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- Primary muscles
- Calves
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- Quadriceps Hamstrings
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Calf Raise Leg Press Machine
4 steps Updated 29/08/2026
Calf Raise Leg Press Machine is a resistance exercise targeting Calves (Gastrocnemius, Soleus).
How to perform it
- Sit on the leg press machine and position your feet shoulder-width apart on the higher portion of the footplate with your toes pointing up.
- Press the footplate by extending your legs and keeping a slight bend in your knees.
- Push through your forefeet to raise the footplate as much as possible, squeezing your calf muscles.
- Slowly lower your forefeet down to the starting position. Repeat for the desired repetitions.
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Last updated: 29/08/2026
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