Calf Raise - Leg Press Machine

Recommendations: 2-3 Sets, 6-10 Reps, 80 Wght

Beginner Calves Strength Leg Press Machine Push Gym

Purpose: This exercise works the calf muscle, specifically the gastrocnemius.

Benefits: This exercise is one of the few that works primarily the gastrocnemius and the upper calf.

Lie in the leg press machine with your butt against the rear of the pad. Place the balls of your feet on the inner edge of the foot pad with your heels extending behind. Your feet should be medium width apart and your feet pointing straight. Release the weight lock and, with your knees straight, put your heels in a negative position. This is the starting position. Push with your toes with an explosive movement, and squeeze your calf muscles. Exhale during this movement. Pause briefly at the top. Slowly return to the starting position by lowering your toes and your heels are in a negative position. You should feel a good stretch in your calves. Inhale during this movement. Repeat for the recommended number of repetitions.

The calf consists of 2 major muscles (gastrocnemius and soleus). There are also a number of tendons, such as the Achilles tendon. Seated calf raises focus mainly on the soleus and the tendons in the lower calf.