Leg Press Calf Raise
How to do it
Starting position
- Sit comfortably with your back against the leg press seat.
- Place only the balls of your feet securely on the bottom center of the footplate.
- Grip the handles and press your back and lower back completely against the seat.
- Release the safety bar and smoothly extend your legs to get ready.
Movement
- Flex your ankles and lower your heels deep down.
- Push the platform firmly with your toes and raise your heels high.
- Pause briefly at the highest point to maintain tension.
Breathing
Inhale as you lower your heels and exhale as you raise them.
Trainer tips
- Place only the balls of your feet on the bottom of the platform
- Keep your knees almost straight and fixed in place
- Press and lower using only your ankles
Cautions
- If the balls of your feet slip, you can roll your ankle and get injured, so secure them firmly.
- Using excessive weight strains your Achilles tendon, so start with a light weight.
- Bending and straightening the knees to push
- Letting the feet slip on the platform
Exercise info
| Primary muscles |  Calves |
|---|---|
| Equipment |  Leg press |
| Movement pattern | Isolation |
| Rep range | 12–20 reps |
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Representative exercise: Leg Press Calf Raise
How GYMKC sets the weight for this exercise
For example, if you do 12 reps with 40 kg and log that you could have done about 2 more, GYMKC estimates your 1RM at about 62.6 kg.
With the leg press, each step is 5 kg (10 lb), so the next weight is 45 kg. Within your 12–20 reps target, the sets you log decide whether to add reps first or add weight.
These numbers are an example of how the calculation works. Your actual prescription is recalculated every set from your own records. See how the calculation works
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This information is based on our analysis of public content from evidence-based training experts in Korea and abroad. It is not a substitute for medical advice.
Weights and sets differ from person to person. The GYMKC app uses the sets you log to calculate the weight and reps for your next set.