Calf Press Machines
Often found as a dual machine with a leg press, a Calf Press Machine allows you to train your calves using a leg press-style movement. This means you combine resistance with targeted activation which is ideal for building strength and size. Calf press machines are a great addition to any strength training, so if you have the room in your gym compare the latest models on GymEquipment.co.uk.
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The calf press allows the user to isolate the calves, targeting them with a good amount of added weight. It also allows the individual to form a mind-muscle connection.
Two muscles make up the calf: the gastrocnemius muscle and the soleus muscle. The calves are involved in a number of day-to-day movements including both walking and running as well as flexing the feet. Strengthening the calves is important to prevent a long list of injuries including sprained ankles, plantar fasciitis, shin splints and stress fractures.
There a wide range of ways the calves can be targeted in order to strengthen them. This ranges from the simple calf raise requiring little equipment to using a leg press machine to isolate the calves.
How to perform a calf press on a leg press machine
- Lie on the machine and position the balls of your feet on the platform
- Your heels should not be in contact with the platform
- Controlling the movement, let your ankles flex, but keep your legs straight and your heels in the same position
- Push through the balls of your feet, hold, and relax
- Repeat for as many reps as you want
Tips for this method include keeping the movement slow and controlled, positioning your feet correctly as detailed above and using a lighter weight to achieve more reps.
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