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Heel Press Alternative

12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles

1
Walking on Incline Treadmill demonstration

Walking on Incline Treadmill
2
Calf Raise from Deficit with Chair Supported demonstration

Calf Raise from Deficit with Chair Supported
3
Toe Jump demonstration

Toe Jump
4
Toe Walk demonstration

Toe Walk
5
Calf Raise Clap demonstration

Calf Raise Clap
6
Lying Calf Stretch demonstration

Lying Calf Stretch
7
Standing Calf Raise demonstration

Standing Calf Raise
8
Bodyweight Standing Calf Raise demonstration

Bodyweight Standing Calf Raise
9
Dumbbell Standing Single Leg Calf Raise demonstration

Dumbbell Standing Single Leg Calf Raise
10
Barbell Standing Calf Raise demonstration

Barbell Standing Calf Raise
11
Calf Raises demonstration

Calf Raises
12
Seated Calf Stretch demonstration

Seated Calf Stretch

Criteria used to find exercise alternatives

Same target muscles

We rank alternatives highest when their primary muscles exactly match. i.e: same target muscle, different movement.

Full muscle overlap

Secondary muscles and synergists are scored too, keeping the overall movement pattern close to the original lift.

Equipment considered

Equipment overlap nudges similar-kit options up the list. But we include different-equipment alternatives too so you're never stuck.

What the Heel Press trains

Primary Gastrocnemius Soleus

Secondary Hamstrings

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