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Toe Push on Sled
Also written as Toe push on sled
What it trains
gastrocnemius, soleus
Also: quadriceps
Equipment
sled or leg press machine
Setup
- Place the balls of the feet low on the sled platform with the heels hanging off.
- Extend the legs so the knees are straight but not locked hard.
Execution
- 1.Let the platform push the ankles back into a full stretch.
- 2.Press the platform away using only the ankles, rising onto the toes.
- 3.Pause briefly, then lower under control.
Breathing
Exhale as you press, inhale as you lower.
Form cues
- Only the ankles move — the knees stay fixed.
- Full stretch at the bottom.
- Keep the feet from sliding off the platform.
Common mistakes
- Bending and extending the knees to move the weight.
- Using a range so short nothing stretches.
- Letting the feet creep down toward the edge.
Safety
- Engage the machine's safety catches and keep the feet firmly on the platform — this position is unforgiving if a foot slips.