Strength

Calf Press

The calf press is a beginner strength exercise for your calves, using machine.

Main muscles
Calves
Equipment
Machine
Level
Beginner
Calf Press, starting position
Start
Calf Press, end position
Finish

How to do it

  1. Adjust the seat so that your legs are only slightly bent in the start position. The balls of your feet should be firmly on the platform.
  2. Select an appropriate weight, and grasp the handles. This will be your starting position.
  3. Straighten the legs by extending the knees, just barely lifting the weight from the stack. Your ankle should be fully flexed, toes pointing up. Execute the movement by pressing downward through the balls of your feet as far as possible.
  4. After a brief pause, reverse the motion and repeat.

Alternatives to the calf press

Seated Calf Raise Machine Bodyweight calf raise Body weight Dumbbell calf raise Dumbbells Standing calf raise Calf raise machine Calf Press On The Leg Press Machine Machine Smith Machine Calf Raise Machine