Leg Press Calf Raise

Starting position

• Sit in the leg press, balls of the feet at the bottom edge of the platform, heels free.
• Legs almost straight, release the safety.

Execution

• Push the platform away with just the balls of the feet as far as possible.
• Return slowly until the calves are stretched.
• The knees stay almost straight.

Common mistakes

• Bending the knees and pushing with the thighs.
• Feet slipping off the platform.
• Bouncing.