How to do the Sled Lying Calf Press
Sled Lying Calf Press is a beginner single-joint isolation pushing exercise targeting the Calves in the Lower Legs region. Performed using sled machine, it falls under the cardio category. Secondary muscles engaged include Hamstrings and Glutes.
Sled Lying Calf Press demonstration · © GymiaFit
Sled Lying Calf Press at a glance
- Primary muscles
- Calves
- Secondary muscles
- Hamstrings, Glutes
- Equipment
- Sled Machine
- Level
- Beginner
- Type
- Isolation (single-joint)
- Force
- Push
Sled Lying Calf Press step by step
- 1Adjust the sled machine to a comfortable weight.
- 2Sit on the sled machine with your back against the pad and your feet on the platform.
- 3Place your toes and the balls of your feet on the edge of the platform, with your heels hanging off.
- 4Push the platform away from you by extending your ankles, keeping your knees slightly bent.
- 5Continue pushing until your calves are fully contracted.
- 6Hold the contraction for a moment, then slowly lower the platform back to the starting position.
- 7Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Sled Lying Calf Press — questions
What muscles does the Sled Lying Calf Press work?
The Sled Lying Calf Press primarily targets the Calves. It also recruits the Hamstrings, Glutes as secondary movers.
What equipment do I need for the Sled Lying Calf Press?
You need sled machine. If your gym does not have it, the alternatives listed further down train the same muscles with different kit.
Is the Sled Lying Calf Press suitable for beginners?
Yes. It is classed as a beginner movement: the pattern is simple enough to learn in a session and easy to scale by adjusting range of motion or load.
What can I do instead of the Sled Lying Calf Press?
Hack Calf Raise, Hack One Leg Calf Raise, Sled 45° Calf Press train the same muscles and make good substitutes when the equipment is taken or the movement does not suit you.
Log it, don't guess it.
The GymiaFit app has the Sled Lying Calf Press demo, form cues and set logging built in — plus a muscle map that shows what you have actually trained this week. Free on iOS and Android.