Leg Press Calf Press

Instructions

1. 1.Load weight on the machine and sit down. Position your feet on the platform at shoulder width distance apart with the balls of your feet on the bottom edge.
2. 2.Extend your legs all the way and unlock the safety bars. This is your starting position.
3. 3.Press the platform up by flexing your calf muscles and pressing through the balls of your feet. Be sure to keep your knees stationary during this movement.
4. 4.At the top of the movement, hold the contraction for a second before slowly returning to the starting position.
5. 5.Repeat for as many repetitions as required. Remember to restore the safety bars when done with the exercise.

Tips

• Variation: you can also do this exercise with one leg at a time.
• Keep your lower back flat against the pad during the exercise.
• Perform the reps slowly and in a controlled manner. Technique first, weight second!.

Breathing Instructions

Breathe as you would normally.

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