Calf Press

Calves

Calf Press

LevelBeginner EquipmentMachine MechanicIsolation ForcePush

A seated machine calf raise that presses the platform away with the balls of your feet to work the calves.

Strength

Primary musclesCalves

Energy burned

≈ 18 kcalFor 3 × 8–12, rest 90s · ≈ 3.2 kcal/min

Estimate range 14–23 kcal (±25 %)

Muscle mass worked7 %

Effort during a set4.7 MET

Your lean mass53.5 kgBody fat estimated from BMI and age

Machine / cable: about 15 % less than free weights.

Estimate ±25 %: muscles worked (from the exercise data), sets, reps, rest and your body. See the planner for whole sessions.

Setup

1Sit in the calf press machine and set the balls of your feet on the bottom of the footplate.
2Straighten your knees and flip the safety levers.
3Let your heels hang free and keep your back on the pad.

How to perform

1Allow your heels to sink and your calves to stretch.
2Push the plate away by rising onto the balls of your feet.
3Hold the top position briefly and squeeze your calves.
4Ease back down into a full stretch.