Calf Press

Calf Press

The Calf Press is a beginner cable machine exercise that works the Calves. Follow the steps below.

Target musclesCalves
EquipmentCable Machine
LevelBeginner

How to do the Calf Press

  1. Adjust the seat so that your legs are only slightly bent in the start position.
  2. The balls of your feet should be firmly on the platform.Select an appropriate weight, and grasp the handles.
  3. This will be your starting position.Straighten the legs by extending the knees, just barely lifting the weight from the stack.
  4. Your ankle should be fully flexed, toes pointing up.
  5. Execute the movement by pressing downward through the balls of your feet as far as possible.After a brief pause, reverse the motion and repeat.

Recommended sets & reps

SetRepsRest
Set 112 reps30s rest
Set 210 reps30s rest
Set 38 reps30s rest
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Instructions adapted from wger.de under CC BY-SA 4.0. Compiled by FitBot Coach.