Appears in642 Workouts*

Sled Backward Calf Angled Raise

Blast your calves! Sled Backward Calf Angled Raise targets your lower legs for serious growth and definition using a leg press.

Ms. Grey Smith
Ms. Grey Smith
@JustHer_grayTho

Required Equipment

Leg Press Machine thumbnail
Leg Press Machine

Muscle Groups

Primary

Instructions

1. Position yourself on a leg press machine with your back and head comfortably resting against the padded support.

2. Place the balls of your feet on the bottom of the sled platform with your heels hanging off, toes facing forwards.

3. Unlock the safety levers by pressing the platform up with your legs.

4. Lower the weight by flexing your ankles, allowing your calves to stretch.

5. Push the weight back up by extending your ankles as far as possible and contracting your calf muscles.

6. Squeeze your calves at the top of the movement for a moment before lowering the weight back down for another rep.

7. Perform the desired number of repetitions before safely securing the sled by re-engaging the safety levers.

8. Adjust the weight as needed for your fitness level and goals.