Calf Press on Leg Press
Heel raise on the leg press for calves.
- Primary muscleCalves
- EquipmentMachine
- TypeIsolation
- LevelBeginner
- Calves
- Machine
How to do the Calf Press on Leg Press
4 steps, in the order you do them.
- Sit in the leg press with your back and hips against the pad, and place the balls of both feet steadily on the lower edge of the platform.
- With the weight under control, release the safety catches according to your machine model and keep your knees almost straight, without locking them.
- Move only your ankles: let your heels drop until you feel the stretch, then push the platform with the balls of your feet.
- Return with control, without bouncing. When you finish, lock the safety catches before taking your feet off.
Muscles worked
Common Calf Press on Leg Press mistakes
What goes wrong most often when you do the Calf Press on Leg Press, and how to fix it.
The feet sit too high on the platform and the heels can't drop.
Place only the balls of your feet on the lower edge, with your heels hanging off the platform.
The knees bend and straighten, and the sled rises with the legs.
Keep your knees nearly straight and still; the platform should move only from the ankles.
You take your feet off the platform without locking the safeties.
At the end of the set, extend your legs, lock the safeties, and only then take your feet off.
Alternatives to the Calf Press on Leg Press
They work the calves with other equipment, including options for training at home.
Sets and reps
This is how Mobbe routines program it. It appears in 7 of the 36 routines.
- Beginners3 × 12–20
- Experienced4 × 12–20
- Rest1:00
| Routine | Level | Sets × reps | Rest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calf specialization · Beginner | Beginner and intermediate | 3 × 12–20 | 1:00 |
| Intermediate Upper-Legs 4 Days | Intermediate | 4 × 12–15 | 1:00 |
| Intermediate PPL 6 Days | Intermediate | 4 × 12–20 | 1:00 |
| Glute specialization · Advanced | Intermediate and advanced | 2 × 12–20 | 1:00 |
| PPL 6 days high volume | Advanced | 4 × 12–20 | 1:00 |
| Arnold split 6 days | Advanced | 4 × 12–20 | 1:00 |
| Upper-lower advanced 6 days | Advanced | 4 × 12–20 | 1:00 |
Rest between sets, in minutes.
Log every set and watch your numbers climb.
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Routines that include the Calf Press on Leg Press
- Calf specialization · Beginner4 days · 60 min · Beginner and intermediateSee routine →
- Intermediate Upper-Legs 4 Days4 days · 70 min · IntermediateSee routine →
- Intermediate PPL 6 Days6 days · 70 min · IntermediateSee routine →
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Frequently asked questions
What muscles does the Calf Press on Leg Press work?
The Calf Press on Leg Press works mainly the calves.
How many sets and reps should I do?
In Mobbe routines, beginners do 3 sets of 12 to 20 reps with 1 minute of rest. With more experience, 4 sets of 12 to 20 reps with 1 minute of rest.
Which routines include the Calf Press on Leg Press?
It appears in 7 of the 36 Mobbe routines, such as Calf specialization · Beginner, Intermediate Upper-Legs 4 Days, and Intermediate PPL 6 Days.