Lever Reverse Calf Raise (plate loaded)
The Lever Reverse Calf Raise (plate loaded) primarily works the Tibialis Anterior and stabilizer support from the Levator Scapulae, Trapezius (Middle), Trapezius (Upper). 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)
Stabilizer Muscles
- Stabilizer Muscle Levator Scapulae (neck)
- Stabilizer Muscle Trapezius (Middle) (back)
- Stabilizer Muscle Trapezius (Upper) (back)
Instructions
- Preparation: Place shoulders under padded lever. Stand erect by extending hips and knees. Position heels on forward edge of platform placed under padded lever. Grasp handles or sides of padded lever. Execution: Pull forefoot of both feet up toward body as far as possible. Return by extending feet until toes are pointed downward. Repeat. Comments: Keep knees and hips straight throughout exercise. The exercise can be made more difficult by positioning heels closer to edge of platform as well as adding weight. SeeDorsal Flexor Calf Exercise Analyses.
Alternative Exercises
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