Sled Backward Calf Angled Raise
Blast your calves! Sled Backward Calf Angled Raise targets your lower legs for serious growth and definition using a leg press.
The Sled Backward Calf Angled Raise mainly works the calves / shins. You'll need: leg press machine.
Required Equipment
Sled Backward Calf Angled Raise Muscles Worked
Primary
Upper Calf (gastrocnemius); Lower Calf (soleus)
Sled Backward Calf Angled Raise Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Sled Backward Calf Angled Raise
Position yourself on a leg press machine with your back and head comfortably resting against the padded support.
Place the balls of your feet on the bottom of the sled platform with your heels hanging off, toes facing forwards.
Unlock the safety levers by pressing the platform up with your legs.
Lower the weight by flexing your ankles, allowing your calves to stretch.
Push the weight back up by extending your ankles as far as possible and contracting your calf muscles.
Squeeze your calves at the top of the movement for a moment before lowering the weight back down for another rep.
Perform the desired number of repetitions before safely securing the sled by re-engaging the safety levers.
Adjust the weight as needed for your fitness level and goals.
Sled Backward Calf Angled Raise FAQs
What muscles does the Sled Backward Calf Angled Raise work?
The Sled Backward Calf Angled Raise mainly works the calves / shins. The main muscles are the gastrocnemius and soleus.
What equipment do you need for the Sled Backward Calf Angled Raise?
Leg press machine.
What workout day should the Sled Backward Calf Angled Raise go on?
It belongs on leg day in a push/pull/legs routine.
What are some Sled Backward Calf Angled Raise variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Calf Donkey Raise, Hack Calf Raise, Lever Calf Rotary and Lever Seated Calf Press.
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