sled lying calf press
sled lying calf press — highlighted muscle: calves

Muscles worked

calves, hamstrings, glutes

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sled lying calf press

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

Secondary muscles

hamstringsglutes

How to perform it

  1. 1

    Adjust the sled machine to a comfortable weight.

  2. 2

    Sit on the sled machine with your back against the pad and your feet on the platform.

  3. 3

    Place your toes and the balls of your feet on the edge of the platform, with your heels hanging off.

  4. 4

    Push the platform away from you by extending your ankles, keeping your knees slightly bent.

  5. 5

    Continue pushing until your calves are fully contracted.

  6. 6

    Hold the contraction for a moment, then slowly lower the platform back to the starting position.

  7. 7

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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