Machines · Isolation
Leg press calf raise
Leg press calf raise mainly works your calves.
Step by step
- Sit in the leg press, balls of feet low on the platform.
- Straighten your legs without locking your knees.
- Press your toes forward, pause, then let your heels come back.
What you should feel
A stretch and burn in your calves; your knees should not hurt or lock.
Common mistake
You bend and straighten your knees to move the weight; keep your legs still and move only at the ankles.
Sets and reps
- To build muscle: 3 to 4 sets of 8 to 12 reps, resting 1 to 2 minutes.
- It isolates one muscle, so it works best after your bigger lifts, with 10 to 15 reps.
Works
Equipment
Machines
Alternatives for the same muscles
No machine, no barbell, or something hurts? These work the same muscles.
Standing barbell calf raiseCalves
Barbell seated calf raiseCalves
Standing dumbbell calf raiseCalves
Seated single-leg dumbbell calf raiseCalves
Band calf raiseCalvesBody weightSingle-leg calf raiseCalvesQuestions
What muscles does the leg press calf raise work?
Leg press calf raise mainly works your calves.
Can I do the leg press calf raise at home?
Not easily, it needs this: machines. At home, try instead: standing dumbbell calf raise, seated single-leg dumbbell calf raise, and band calf raise.
How many sets and reps of the leg press calf raise?
To build muscle: 3 to 4 sets of 8 to 12 reps, resting 1 to 2 minutes. It isolates one muscle, so it works best after your bigger lifts, with 10 to 15 reps.
Warm up for 5 to 10 minutes first. Stop if something hurts (sharp pain, not effort), and check with a doctor if you have a health condition. Photos: Free Exercise DB (public domain).
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