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Leg Press Calf Raise

A accessory isolation movement for calves.

Equipment

machines

Typical range

10–30 reps

Also trains

No secondary emphasis listed

Set up

Set the leg press safely and place the balls of the feet low on the platform.

Execute

Move the platform through the ankles while the knees remain softly extended.

Complete the final repetition with the same controlled path, then return the load safely.

Coaching cues

• Pause at the top.
• Use a repeatable range.

Common mistakes

• Allowing the feet to slip or bouncing from the stretch.
• Adding load after position or control is lost.

Modify or stop when relevant discomfort is reported. Educational content does not diagnose injury.