Primary Muscle: Calves
Equipment: Machine
Level: Intermediate
Purpose: To target the gastrocnemius and soleus of the calve muscle. By bending forward at the hips, you will effectively stretch the calve muscle to a greater extent.
Execution: From a seated position on the leg press machine, place your toes at shoulder width onto the platform. Keeping your knees straight but not locked, lower your toes as far as possible, allowing your calves to stretch. Once you have reached the bottom, push the weight back up through your toes as far as you can squeezing your calves. Exhale your breath as you push the weight up. You can place your hands on your knees for extra stability.