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Sled Lying Calf Press

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Beginner

target Target Muscle Groups

Primary: Calves accessibility Lower Legs
Hamstrings Glutes

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Sled Machine

Category

cardio

Mechanic

isolation

Cal/min

9.8

Force

push

Sled Lying Calf Press is a beginner single-joint isolation pushing exercise targeting the Calves in the Lower Legs region. Performed using sled machine, it falls under the cardio category. Secondary muscles engaged include Hamstrings and Glutes.

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Adjust the sled machine to a comfortable weight.

2

Sit on the sled machine with your back against the pad and your feet on the platform.

3

Place your toes and the balls of your feet on the edge of the platform, with your heels hanging off.

4

Push the platform away from you by extending your ankles, keeping your knees slightly bent.

5

Continue pushing until your calves are fully contracted.

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Hold the contraction for a moment, then slowly lower the platform back to the starting position.

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Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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