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Seated Leg Press Calf Raise

Learn how to perform Seated Leg Press Calf Raise, a Legs exercise, with setup, breathing and common mistakes.

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STEP 1

Setup

Sit on the seated leg press with the balls of your feet on the plate and knees bent.

STEP 2

Start phase

Extend your knees to press the plate away, then extend your ankles to add a calf raise.

STEP 3

End phase

Finish without locking your knees, then bend them slowly to return.

STEP 4

Target muscles

This movement primarily works your calves, quadriceps. Focus on controlling the motion through these muscles.

STEP 5

Common mistakes

Avoid letting your knees cave inward or bending so deeply that your pelvis lifts from the support.

STEP 6

Breathing

Exhale as you press away and inhale as you return.

STEP 7

Coach tip

This combines knee extension with ankle extension. Stay within a range that keeps your feet secure on the plate.

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