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lower legs
#0594

lever seated calf raise

Equipment
leverage machine
Target muscle
calves

How to perform

  1. 1

    Adjust the seat height so that your knees are slightly bent and your feet are flat on the footplate.

  2. 2

    Place your toes on the footplate with your heels hanging off the edge.

  3. 3

    Grasp the handles or the sides of the seat for stability.

  4. 4

    Push through the balls of your feet to raise your heels as high as possible.

  5. 5

    Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your heels back down to the starting position.

  6. 6

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Secondary muscles

soleus
ankle stabilizers