Calves · Sled machine · Beginner
How to do Sled Lying Calf Press
The sled lying calf press is a machine-based exercise targeting the calves, performed by pressing a weighted sled away using the balls of the feet while lying on the machine.
- Primary muscle
- Calves
- Also works
- Hamstrings and Glutes
- Equipment
- Sled machine
- Level
- Beginner
- Category
- Legs
How to do Sled Lying Calf Press, step by step
- Adjust the sled machine to a comfortable weight.
- Sit on the sled machine with your back against the pad and your feet on the platform.
- Place your toes and the balls of your feet on the edge of the platform, with your heels hanging off.
- Push the platform away from you by extending your ankles, keeping your knees slightly bent.
- Continue pushing until your calves are fully contracted.
- Hold the contraction for a moment, then slowly lower the platform back to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Muscles worked
Sled Lying Calf Press works your calves as the main mover, with help from your hamstrings and glutes.
Track Sled Lying Calf Press in SPLYT
Sled Lying Calf Press is already in SPLYT’s exercise library. Log your sets, reps and weight on iPhone or Apple Watch, with last time’s weights already filled in.
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