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Exercise 2289 · REF 7B4F5nZ

Lever Calf Press exercise animation

Lever Calf Press

Category
Lower Legs
Target
Calves

Pressing through the calves on a lever machine lets you load far more weight than a standing bodyweight raise ever could, since the legs are already extended and only have to move through a short range at the ankle. Full range matters more than the load here — stopping short at the top or bottom quietly cuts the exercise's effectiveness in half.

How to Do the Lever Calf Press

  1. Adjust the seat of the leverage machine so that your shoulders are aligned with the lever pad.
  2. Place your toes on the lever pad, with your heels hanging off the edge.
  3. Grasp the handles or side supports for stability.
  4. Push the lever pad down by extending your ankles, contracting your calf muscles.
  5. Pause for a moment at the bottom of the movement.
  6. Slowly return to the starting position by allowing your heels to rise back up.
  7. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles Worked

The Lever Calf Press primarily targets the Calves, with Hamstrings as the primary synergist muscle group.

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Equipment Alternatives

Don't have leverage machine? These target the same calves with different equipment.

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FAQ

What muscles does the Lever Calf Press work?
The Lever Calf Press primarily targets the calves, with the hamstrings as the main supporting muscle group.
What equipment do I need for the Lever Calf Press?
The Lever Calf Press is done with a leverage machine.
What's a good alternative to the Lever Calf Press?
If you don't have access to a leverage machine, the Ankle Circles targets the same calves using body weight instead.