Lever 45° Reverse Calf Press (plate loaded)
The Lever 45° Reverse Calf Press (plate loaded) primarily works the Tibialis Anterior. It is a machine isolation exercise at beginner difficulty.
A machine isolation pull exercise targeting the Tibialis Anterior.
| Equipment | Machine |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Beginner |
| Type | Isolation |
| Movement | Isolation |
| Force | Pull |
| Laterality | Bilateral |
| Primary | Tibialis Anterior |
Muscles Worked
Front
Back
Primary
Secondary
Stabilizer
Primary Muscles
- Primary Muscle Tibialis Anterior (calves)
Instructions
- Preparation: Sit on seat with back on padded support. Place feet very high on platform, grasp handles to sides, and extend knees. Execution: Pull forefoot back toward body as far as possible while pushing platform with heels. Return feet down to platform and repeat. Comments: Feet may be moved up higher on platform if bottom of forefoot can still remain on platform with knees straight and back of hips can remain on back pad. The angle of back pad may be lowered back to keep back of hips on lower portion of back pad. Keep knees straight throughout exercise. SeeDorsal Flexor Calf Exercise Analyses.
Alternative Exercises
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