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sled calf press on leg press

sled calf press on leg press exercise guide with muscles, equipment, animation and step-by-step instructions. Target: calves. Equipment: sled machine.

sled calf press on leg press exercise demonstration
Target muscle
calves
Muscle group
hamstrings
Body part
lower legs
Equipment
sled machine

Secondary muscles

hamstrings, quadriceps

How to perform

  1. Adjust the seat of the leg press machine so that your knees are slightly bent when your feet are on the sled.
  2. Place your feet shoulder-width apart on the sled, with your toes pointing forward.
  3. Release the safety handles and push the sled away from you by extending your knees and ankles.
  4. Pause for a moment at the top of the movement, then slowly lower the sled back down by bending your knees and ankles.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.