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sled calf press on leg press

sled calf press on leg press is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.

Steps

Step 1

Adjust the seat of the leg press machine so that your knees are slightly bent when your feet are on the sled.

Step 2

Place your feet shoulder-width apart on the sled, with your toes pointing forward.

Step 3

Release the safety handles and push the sled away from you by extending your knees and ankles.

Step 4

Pause for a moment at the top of the movement, then slowly lower the sled back down by bending your knees and ankles.

Muscles & body parts

Primary muscles

calves

Secondary muscles

hamstringsquadriceps

Primary body parts

calves

Common mistakes & warnings

Form & control

Avoid momentum and excessive swing; keep core stable; match breath to movement; control the eccentric phase.

Control breathing and core; keep a steady tempo.

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