sled calf press on leg press
sled calf press on leg press — highlighted muscle: calves

Muscles worked

calves, hamstrings, quadriceps

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sled calf press on leg press

Body part
lower legs
Equipment
sled machine
Target muscle
calves
Muscle group
hamstrings

Secondary muscles

How to perform it

  1. 1

    Adjust the seat of the leg press machine so that your knees are slightly bent when your feet are on the sled.

  2. 2

    Place your feet shoulder-width apart on the sled, with your toes pointing forward.

  3. 3

    Release the safety handles and push the sled away from you by extending your knees and ankles.

  4. 4

    Pause for a moment at the top of the movement, then slowly lower the sled back down by bending your knees and ankles.

  5. 5

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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