How to Do Single Leg Calf Raise Leg Press Machine

Single Leg Calf Raise Leg Press Machine is a calves exercise using machine, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Calves

Equipment

Machine

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Single Leg Calf Raise Leg Press Machine

  1. 01Seat yourself in the leg press machine and place the ball of one foot on the bottom edge of the platform.
  2. 02Press the platform away until the leg is extended, then disengage the safety bars.
  3. 03Drop the heel as far as possible past the edge of the platform to achieve a deep stretch in the Achilles.
  4. 04Push through the big toe to raise the heel as high as possible, peaking the calf contraction.
  5. 05Perform the prescribed reps on one leg before switching to the opposite limb.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Single Leg Calf Raise Leg Press Machine

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Calves Pushes off the ground through the ankle.

Stabilisers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.
  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

Keep the knee of the working leg slightly unlocked to ensure the load stays on the gastrocnemius rather than the joint capsule.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Single Leg Calf Raise Leg Press Machine questions

What muscles does Single Leg Calf Raise Leg Press Machine work?

Single Leg Calf Raise Leg Press Machine is catalogued as a calves exercise in A90 Training Club, with the calves as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Single Leg Calf Raise Leg Press Machine correctly?

Seat yourself in the leg press machine and place the ball of one foot on the bottom edge of the platform. Press the platform away until the leg is extended, then disengage the safety bars. Drop the heel as far as possible past the edge of the platform to achieve a deep stretch in the Achilles. Push through the big toe to raise the heel as high as possible, peaking the calf contraction. Perform the prescribed reps on one leg before switching to the opposite limb.

What is the A90 coach tip for Single Leg Calf Raise Leg Press Machine?

Keep the knee of the working leg slightly unlocked to ensure the load stays on the gastrocnemius rather than the joint capsule.

Is Single Leg Calf Raise Leg Press Machine suitable for beginners?

Single Leg Calf Raise Leg Press Machine is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Single Leg Calf Raise Leg Press Machine?

Single Leg Calf Raise Leg Press Machine uses machine.

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