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Intermediate
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Movement type
- Strength
- Primary muscles
- Calves
- Secondary muscles
- Quadriceps Hamstrings
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Single Leg Calf Raise Leg Press Machine
4 steps Updated 29/08/2026
Single Leg Calf Raise Leg Press Machine is a resistance exercise targeting Calves (Gastrocnemius, Soleus) using Leg press machine.
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How to perform it
- Lie on the leg press machine and straighten your left leg, placing your forefoot on the platform, while your heel hangs off the edge. Your right foot should be resting on the floor.
- Press through your forefoot to lift the platform upward by extending your ankle and squeezing your calf at the top of the movement.
- Slowly lower your heel back down to the starting position with control, ensuring you achieve a full range of motion.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch to the right leg.
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Last updated: 29/08/2026
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