Lying Toe Raise on Leg Press Machine

• Lie on the floor pad of the machine.
• Keep the hips under the footpad.
• Position the balls of the feet on the footpad.
• Lift the weight rack up until the legs become straight with the knees locked.
• Open the safety stops. Keep the hands under the buttocks with the palms on the floor pad.
• Raise the rack as high as possible by pushing it with the legs.
• Pause in the raised position. Return to the starting position.
• Breathe in as you go up. Exhale while lowering.
• Keep the toes out and the heels in. This would work the inner calves.
• Keep the feet straight to work the main calf muscles.
• Keep the toes in and the heels out to work the outer calves.
• The exercise can be performed using one leg at a time.