45 Degree Calf Raise

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Exercise Info

LevelBeginner
Muscle GroupCalves
Secondary MuscleNone
Exercise TypeStrength
Equipment RequiredMachine
Force TypePush
rating3

Tips

  1. Make sure the balls of your feet are right on the edge of the foot plate. If you position them further in the exercise becomes easier.
  2. Use a full range of motion by allowing your toes to come back and then raising them as far as possible.
  3. Keep the rep timing slow and control the weight - dont bounce!

Instructions

  1. Load the desired weight on a 45 degree leg press and sit down on the seat.
  2. Place the balls of your feet on the bottom edge of the foot plate at around shoulder width apart.
  3. Push the weight up and disengage the weight platform from the safety using the handles by your sides.
  4. Slowly allow your toes to come back as far as possible. This is the starting position for the exercise.
  5. Keeping your legs straight, slowly push your toes up as far as possible.
  6. Squeeze the calf muscles, and then slowly lower the weight back to the starting position.
  7. Repeat for desired reps.