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Exercise 0738 · REF qCNVnaU

Sled 45в° Calf Press exercise animation

Sled 45в° Calf Press

Category
Lower Legs
Equipment
Sled Machine
Target
Calves

Doing calf raises from the leg press sled lets you load far more weight than a standing raise ever could, since the sled's angle removes the balance demand and lets the calf work in isolation against a fixed path. That makes it a good option for overloading the calves once bodyweight or dumbbell raises stop being enough of a stimulus. Keep the reps controlled — the temptation with this much load is to bounce out of the stretch.

How to Do the Sled 45в° Calf Press

  1. Adjust the sled machine to a 45-degree angle.
  2. Place your feet on the sled platform with your toes pointing forward.
  3. Push the sled platform away from you by extending your ankles and calves.
  4. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the sled platform back to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles Worked

The Sled 45в° Calf Press primarily targets the Calves, with Hamstrings as the primary synergist muscle group.

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Equipment Alternatives

Don't have sled machine? These target the same calves with different equipment.

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FAQ

What muscles does the Sled 45в° Calf Press work?
The Sled 45в° Calf Press primarily targets the calves, with the hamstrings as the main supporting muscle group.
What equipment do I need for the Sled 45в° Calf Press?
The Sled 45в° Calf Press is done with a sled machine.
What's a good alternative to the Sled 45в° Calf Press?
If you don't have access to a sled machine, the Ankle Circles targets the same calves using body weight instead.