Exercise technique

sled forward angled calf raise

The sled forward angled calf raise is a resistance exercise performed on a sled machine, targeting the calf muscles. The movement involves raising and lowering the heels while the toes remain on the platform, using the sled machine for added resistance.

How do you perform this exercise?

  1. Adjust the sled machine to a comfortable weight and position yourself on the machine with your toes on the platform and your heels hanging off.
  2. Place your hands on the handles or the sides of the machine for support.
  3. Engage your calves and slowly raise your heels as high as possible, pushing against the resistance of the sled.
  4. Pause for a moment at the top of the movement, then slowly lower your heels back down to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Which other muscles are involved?

Hamstrings, Glutes.

How do you log your sets?

How do you track progressive overload?

Source: ExerciseDB catalogue and demonstration. Related movements are options to compare, not equivalent loads or a prescribed progression.

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