The 45 degree toe raise exercise is designed to work the small tibialis muscle in the front of the lower leg.
- Load the weight you want to use on a 45-degree leg press machine and sit down in the seat.
- Position your feet on the top half of the foot plate at around hip with apart.
- Push up slightly and unload the weight from the safety using the handles at your sides.
- Keeping your legs fixed, slowly pull your toes back towards your body as far as you can.
- Hold this position, and then lower the toes back down until they're almost resting on the plate.
- Repeat movement for desired reps.