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lower legs
#2335

lever seated calf press

Equipment
leverage machine
Target muscle
calves

How to perform

  1. 1

    Adjust the seat of the machine so that your shoulders are aligned with the lever pad.

  2. 2

    Place your toes on the lower portion of the platform and position your knees under the lever pad.

  3. 3

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

  4. 4

    Press the lever pad down by extending your ankles, lifting your heels as high as possible.

  5. 5

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

  6. 6

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Secondary muscles

soleus
hamstrings