Seated calf raises on the multi press

For the seated calf raise on the leg press machine, you position a weight bench in the center of the leg press machine. Sit on the front edge of the bench. Maintain an upright upper body and create a slight arch in your lower back to protect your spine. Keep your gaze forward, and your head forms a natural extension of your spine. Grab the leg press machine's bar at about shoulder-width. The foot of the leg you want to train should be firmly planted on the ground. Your upper and lower legs now form a right angle. If you prefer the one-legged variation, you can position the other leg slightly forward for more stability. For a two-legged seated calf raise on the leg press machine, your feet should be hip-width apart. The bar of the leg press machine presses against your thigh to increase resistance.

Movement execution

During the seated calf raise on the leg press machine, raise your heel(s) upward, moving the calf vertically upward. Simultaneously, push the bar of the leg press machine in the guide rails with your thigh. Perform this movement while exhaling as much as possible, utilizing the maximum range of motion. Then lower your heel just before it would touch the ground again. During this downward movement, lower the leg press machine's bar within the machine and inhale calmly.

Stressed muscles and common mistakes

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Alternative variants to seated calf raises on the multi press

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