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Leg press calf raise: how to do it
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Balls of your feet on the lower edge
Starting position
Sit in the leg press with the balls of your feet on the lower edge of the platform, heels free and legs nearly straight.
The movement
Bend your ankles and let your heels drop, then press the platform away by extending your ankles.
Most common mistake
Don't bend your knees during the movement, keep your legs still and press only through your ankles.
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