Exercise
Calf Press
Also known as: calf press machine, seated calf press
Calf Press is a isolation exercise for the calves. Main target: medial gastrocnemius and lateral gastrocnemius. Also works: soleus. Equipment: machine.
Muscles worked
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.
Similar exercises
Standing Calf Raises
Machine
Medial gastrocnemiusLateral gastrocnemius
Calf Press On The Leg Press Machine
Machine
Medial gastrocnemiusLateral gastrocnemius
Hack Machine Calf Raise
Machine
Medial gastrocnemiusLateral gastrocnemius
Machine Calf Press
Machine
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Rotary Calf Machine
Machine
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Single-Leg Calf Press on Leg Press
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Alternatives with other equipment
Standing Dumbbell Calf Raise
Dumbbell
Medial gastrocnemiusLateral gastrocnemius
Calf Raises - With Bands
Bands
Medial gastrocnemiusLateral gastrocnemius
Donkey Calf Raises
Other
Medial gastrocnemiusLateral gastrocnemius
Rocking Standing Calf Raise
Barbell
Medial gastrocnemiusLateral gastrocnemius
Smith Machine Calf Raise
Smith machine
Medial gastrocnemiusLateral gastrocnemius
Cable Single-Leg Calf Raise
Cable
Medial gastrocnemiusLateral gastrocnemius
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