45� Calf Press

Lever (plate loaded) 45� Calf Press Exercise

Target Muscle: General or Gastrocnemius (Calves)

Workout Mechanics: Isolated | Workout Force: Push Exercise | Utility: Basic

Stablizer Muscle: No significant stabilizers

Synergists: Soleus

45� Calf Press Instructions

45� Calf Press Technique

Sit on seat with back on padded support. Place feet on platform. Grasp handles to sides and extend hips and knees. Place toes and balls of feet on lower portion of platform with heels and arches extending off.

45� Calf Press Form

Push platform by extending ankles as far as possible. Return by bending ankles until calves are stretched. Repeat.

Reposition stance if feet slip. Keep knees straight throughout exercise or bend knees slightly only during stretch. Quadriceps serve as a Synergists muscle if knees are bent slightly during stretch.

Related Lever (plate loaded) Exercises
1. Donkey Calf Raise
2. Seated Calf Extension
3. Standing Calf Raise