Lever Seated Calf Raise
The Lever Seated Calf Raise primarily works the Soleus, with secondary activation of the Gastrocnemius (Medial). It is a machine isolation exercise at beginner difficulty.
A machine isolation push exercise targeting the Soleus.
| Equipment | Machine |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Beginner |
| Type | Isolation |
| Movement | Isolation |
| Force | Push |
| Laterality | Bilateral |
| Primary | Soleus |
| Secondary | Gastrocnemius (Medial) |
Muscles Worked
Front
Back
Primary
Secondary
Stabilizer
Primary Muscles
Secondary Muscles
- Secondary Muscle Gastrocnemius (Medial) (calves)
Instructions
- Preparation: Sit on seat facing lever. Reach forward and pull hand lever toward body. Place forefeet on platform with heels extending off. Position lower thighs under lever pads. Release hand lever by pushing away from body. Place hands on top of thigh pads. Execution: Raise heels by extending ankles as high as possible. Lower heels by bending ankles until calves are stretched. Repeat. Comments: Movement is predominately Soleus. Gastrocnemius are inactive insufficiencysince knees are significantly bent. Seemount and dismountandCalf Exercise Analyses.
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