Lever Seated Calf Press Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Gastrocnemius
- Equipment
- Leverage machine
- Body Part
- Calves
- Primary Muscle
- Gastrocnemius
- Secondary Muscles
- Soleus
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5
- Alternate Names
- Seated Calf Raise
How to: Lever Seated Calf Press
- Sit on the leverage machine and adjust the seat height as needed.
- Place the balls of your feet on the platform and press down.
- Raise your heels as high as possible while contracting your calves.
- Slowly lower your heels back to the starting position and repeat.
Common Mistakes
- Using momentum instead of muscle control.
- Not going through the full range of motion.
- Allowing knees to buckle in.
Modifications
- Use a lower weight to perform the exercise with limited range of motion for beginners.
- Perform the exercise seated on a stability ball for added support.
Tips
- Ensure your feet are positioned properly on the platform.
- Control your movement to prevent bouncing.
- Keep your knees slightly bent throughout the movement.
Lever Seated Calf Press Alternatives
Tags
calves
strength
leg workout
lower body
gastrocnemius
fitness