Exercise
Single-Leg Calf Press on Leg Press
Also known as: sled one leg calf press on leg press, single leg calf press, one leg leg press calf raise
Single-Leg Calf Press on Leg 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
- Sit in the leg press machine and place the ball of one foot on the bottom edge of the platform, heel hanging off; keep the other foot away from the platform.
- Extend your leg almost fully without locking the knee — this is your starting position.
- Let the platform flex your ankle back until the calf is stretched.
- Press the platform away by extending your ankle as far as possible, squeeze, and return under control. Switch legs after the set.
Similar exercises
Standing Calf Raises
Machine
Medial gastrocnemiusLateral gastrocnemius
Calf Press
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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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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