Sled Lying Calf Press

Setup

1. 01Lie back on the sled with shoulders and hips settled into the pads.
2. 02Place the balls of both feet on the lower edge of the platform, heels hanging off.
3. 03Extend the legs until the knees are straight but not hyperextended.
4. 04Grip the handles to keep the body from sliding during reps.

Execution

1. 01Let the heels drop back toward you for a full calf stretch.
2. 02Pause briefly in the stretched position without bouncing.
3. 03Press through the balls of the feet until the ankles are fully pointed.
4. 04Hold the top contraction for a beat before lowering again.

Checkpoints

• -Knees stay straight so the gastrocnemius does the work.
• -Heels travel through a full range on every rep.
• -Movement comes only from the ankles, not the hips.
• -Tempo stays controlled with no bouncing out of the stretch.

Common mistakes

• -Bending the knees and turning it into a leg press.
• -Using only the middle third of the range of motion.
• -Bouncing off the stretched position with momentum.
• -Letting the feet slide up the platform mid-set.