How to do it
Keep your back flat against the pad and head neutral throughout.
- 1
Sit on a leg press machine with your back against the pad.
- 2
Place the balls of your feet on the lower part of the platform, heels hanging off.
- 3
Unlock the safety bars and bend your knees slightly.
- 4
Press through the balls of your feet to extend your ankles and lift the weight.
- 5
Lower the weight back down until your calves are fully stretched.
- 6
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Adjust the seat and footplate to align your knees and feet properly, and focus on pressing through the balls of your feet without locking your knees.
Common mistakes
- ✕Rolling outward on the platform foot edge
- ✕Bouncing the weight at full stretch
- ✕Bending the knees too deeply mid-rep