Lever Reverse Calf Extension

The Lever Reverse Calf Extension primarily works the Tibialis Anterior. It is a machine isolation exercise at beginner difficulty.

A machine isolation pull exercise targeting the Tibialis Anterior.

EquipmentMachine
DifficultyBeginner
TypeIsolation
MovementIsolation
ForcePull
LateralityBilateral
PrimaryTibialis Anterior

Muscles Worked

Front
Back
Primary Secondary Stabilizer

Primary Muscles

Instructions

  1. Preparation: Sit on seat and position heels on lever platform with fore feet extended off top. Grasp handles to sides and straighten knees. Execution: Pull forefoot back toward body as far as possible while pushing platform with heels. Return feet down to platform and repeat. Comments: Care must be taken to avoid heels from slipping off platform. Begin with very light weight to insure shoes have adequate traction. Keep knees straight throughout exercise. SeeDorsal Flexor Calf Exercise Analyses.

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