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Calf Press

Isolation exercise targeting the calves on a machine. Rise onto the balls of the feet, pause at the top, then lower into a full stretch.

Muscles worked

• Calves (primary)

Equipment

Machine

How to do it

1. Adjust the seat so that your legs are only slightly bent in the start position. The balls of your feet should be firmly on the platform.
2. Select an appropriate weight, and grasp the handles. This will be your starting position.
3. Straighten the legs by extending the knees, just barely lifting the weight from the stack. Your ankle should be fully flexed, toes pointing up. Execute the movement by pressing downward through the balls of your feet as far as possible.
4. After a brief pause, reverse the motion and repeat.

Sets and reps to start with

4 sets of 15 reps, 45 s of rest between sets. Increase the load once you complete every set at the top of the rep range.

Similar exercises

• Standing Calf Raise
• Seated Calf Raise
• Donkey Calf Raise
• Back Squat
• Leg Press
• Romanian Deadlift

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