Machine Calf Press (Plate-Loaded)
Seated in a plate-loaded calf press with the legs straight, push the platform away with the balls of the feet and let it come back.
How to do it
Setup
Seated, back on the pad, legs straight, the balls of the feet on the platform's lower edge, hands on the handles.
Steps
- Press the platform away by pointing the feet.
- Pause at the fullest point.
- Let the platform return until the heels drop back.
Common mistakes
Bending the knees to push: the legs stay straight; only the ankles move. Feet slipping on the platform: set the balls of the feet firmly on its edge. Short, bouncing reps: full stretch, full press.
Breathing
Exhale pressing, inhale returning.
