Equipmentleverage machine
Difficultybeginner
calveslower legs
Lever Seated Calf Press
The lever seated calf press is a machine-based exercise targeting the calf muscles. It involves pressing a weighted lever with the balls of your feet while seated, focusing on ankle extension to work the calves.
Step-by-Step Form & Technique
- 1.Adjust the seat of the machine so that your shoulders are aligned with the lever pad.
- 2.Place your toes on the lower portion of the platform and position your knees under the lever pad.
- 3.Grasp the handles on the sides of the seat for stability.
- 4.Press the lever pad down by extending your ankles, lifting your heels as high as possible.
- 5.Pause for a moment at the top of the movement, then slowly lower your heels back down to the starting position.
- 6.Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Secondary Muscles
soleushamstrings
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