Equipmentleverage machine
Difficultybeginner
calveslower legs
Lever Seated Calf Raise
The lever seated calf raise is a machine-based exercise that targets the calf muscles, particularly the gastrocnemius and soleus. It is performed while seated, using a leverage machine to provide resistance as you raise and lower your heels.
Step-by-Step Form & Technique
- 1.Adjust the seat height so that your knees are slightly bent and your feet are flat on the footplate.
- 2.Place your toes on the footplate with your heels hanging off the edge.
- 3.Grasp the handles or the sides of the seat for stability.
- 4.Push through the balls of your feet to raise your heels as high as possible.
- 5.Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your heels back down to the starting position.
- 6.Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Secondary Muscles
soleusankle stabilizers
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