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Exercise 0742 · REF XDOiFns

Sled Forward Angled Calf Raise exercise animation

Sled Forward Angled Calf Raise

Category
Lower Legs
Equipment
Sled Machine
Target
Calves

Angling the sled forward changes the stretch position at the bottom of a calf raise, loading the gastrocnemius through a slightly different range than a straight vertical calf press. It's a variation worth rotating in if calf raises have stalled on a standard machine, since the different angle asks the muscle to work through fresh territory. Depth into the stretch matters more here than the amount of weight stacked.

How to Do the Sled Forward Angled Calf Raise

  1. Adjust the sled machine to a comfortable weight and position yourself on the machine with your toes on the platform and your heels hanging off.
  2. Place your hands on the handles or the sides of the machine for support.
  3. Engage your calves and slowly raise your heels as high as possible, pushing against the resistance of the sled.
  4. Pause for a moment at the top of the movement, then slowly lower your heels back down to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles Worked

The Sled Forward Angled Calf Raise primarily targets the Calves, with Hamstrings as the primary synergist muscle group, along with the Glutes.

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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 Forward Angled Calf Raise work?
The Sled Forward Angled Calf Raise primarily targets the calves, with the hamstrings and glutes assisting.
What equipment do I need for the Sled Forward Angled Calf Raise?
The Sled Forward Angled Calf Raise is done with a sled machine.
What's a good alternative to the Sled Forward Angled Calf Raise?
If you don't have access to a sled machine, the Ankle Circles targets the same calves using body weight instead.