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Leg Press Calf Raise

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What this trains

Front and back view. The highlighted part is where this exercise works most; paler areas are helpers.

Targets: Calves (gastrocnemius)

Primary: Calves

How to

  1. 1Sit in the leg press and place the balls of your feet on the bottom edge of the platform with your legs almost straight.
  2. 2Press up onto your toes as high as you can.
  3. 3Lower your heels slowly until you feel a deep stretch in the calves.
  4. 4Keep your knees almost straight but not locked, and use a full range on every rep.