Straight Leg Calf Press
Performing a straight leg calf press using a leg press machine is a great way to mimic a donkey calf raise without needing someone to jump on your back. By being in a seated position your hamstrings stay tighter thus stretching your calves, and allowing more muscle fibers to be activated.
Primary Muscles Used
Straight Leg Calf Press Instructions
- Position the platform so your legs only have to bend 30 degrees to get into position.
- Sit down on the seat rest and straiten your legs. Get your legs as strait as possible without locking your knees.
- Push your toes out as far as they can go and pause at that position.
- Let your toes come back until you feel a good stretch in your calves.
- Repeat.
Benefits of the Straight Leg Calf Press
- This exercise works the calf muscles.
- By using the leg press machine to perform this exercise you do not need to put weight on your spine.
- Since you are in a seated position you are maximizing the activation of the calves by stretching the calves and hamstrings.
- Since you are in a locked in position, you don't need to worry as much about your form, you can focus on pressing the weight.
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