lever calf press

A lower legs exercise targeting the calves, performed with leverage machine.

lever calf press demonstration
lever calf press β€” demonstration

Body part

Lower Legs

Equipment

Leverage Machine

Target muscles

Calves

Secondary muscles

Hamstrings

How to do lever calf press

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

  2. Place your toes on the lever pad, with your heels hanging off the edge.

  3. Grasp the handles or side supports for stability.

  4. Push the lever pad down by extending your ankles, contracting your calf muscles.

  5. Pause for a moment at the bottom of the movement.

  6. Slowly return to the starting position by allowing your heels to rise back up.

  7. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Primary (target)

Calves

Secondary

Hamstrings

Related exercises

All lower legs exercises β†’

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