How to do it
Keep your toes pointed straight ahead on the platform.
- 1
Sit in the machine and place the balls of your feet on the foot platform with your heels extending off.
- 2
Adjust the thigh pad to fit snugly on your thighs.
- 3
Push the platform by extending your ankles as far as possible.
- 4
Slowly lower the weight by bending your ankles until your calves are fully stretched.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Press through the balls of your feet and fully extend your ankles at the top of the movement to maximize calf muscle contraction.
Common mistakes
- ✕Knees lifting up from under the thigh pad
- ✕Using partial ankle range of motion
- ✕Bouncing the weight at the bottom stretch