Sled Calf Press on Leg Press

Setup

1. 01Sit in the leg press and press the sled out to nearly straight knees.
2. 02Walk the feet down so only the balls of the feet contact the platform edge.
3. 03Set the feet hip width apart with toes pointing up the platform.
4. 04Keep the hands on the safety handles throughout.

Execution

1. 01Lower the heels toward you until the calves reach a deep stretch.
2. 02Pause in the stretch without bouncing.
3. 03Press through the balls of the feet to full ankle extension.
4. 04Squeeze at the top, then lower with control.

Checkpoints

• -Knees stay extended and quiet; all motion is at the ankle.
• -Every rep hits a full stretch and a full contraction.
• -The balls of the feet stay planted on the edge.
• -Tempo stays smooth with no rebound out of the bottom.

Common mistakes

• -Bouncing the stretch reflex instead of controlling the bottom.
• -Bending and extending the knees to sneak in leg drive.
• -Loading so heavy that the range shrinks to a pulse.
• -Feet sliding down the platform mid-set.