Calf Press On The Leg Press Machine

Calves

Calf Press On The Leg Press Machine

Calf Press On The Leg Press Machine (Start)

Calf Press On The Leg Press Machine (End)

LevelBeginner EquipmentMachine MechanicIsolation ForcePush

A calf raise using a leg press sled, loading the calves while your legs stay straight.

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 leg press and put the balls of your feet along the lower edge of the footplate.
2Extend your legs to lift the sled and release the safety stops.
3Keep your knees softly extended throughout.

How to perform

1Let your ankles flex so your toes come toward you and the sled sinks.
2Rise onto the balls of your feet to push the sled as far as you can.
3Pause at the peak.
4Sink back slowly to a full calf stretch.