Calf Press
How to do it
- Adjust the seat so that your legs are only slightly bent in the start position. The balls of your feet should be firmly on the platform.
- Select an appropriate weight, and grasp the handles. This will be your starting position.
- Straighten the legs by extending the knees, just barely lifting the weight from the stack. Your ankle should be fully flexed, toes pointing up. Execute the movement by pressing downward through the balls of your feet as far as possible.
- After a brief pause, reverse the motion and repeat.
Quick answers
- What muscles does the Calf Press work?
- Mainly the calves.
- What equipment do I need?
- Machine.
- Is it good for beginners?
- Yes, it is rated beginner level.
- How do I track progress on it?
- Log each set and beat the weight or reps from last time. Liftrung shows your last set beside the next one and estimates your one-rep max from your sets.
More calves exercises
- Calf Press On The Leg Press Machine
- Seated Calf Raise
- Smith Machine Calf Raise
- Smith Machine Reverse Calf Raises
- Standing Calf Raises
- Balance Board
Exercise descriptions: free-exercise-db, public domain.