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Lever Seated Calf Press exercise animation

Lever Seated Calf Press

Category
Lower Legs
Target
Calves

Pressing through the calves from a seated position removes the hip and knee extension that a standing calf raise involves, isolating the soleus more directly since the knee stays bent throughout. That knee-bent position is the key difference from standing raises, which lean more on the gastrocnemius.

How to Do the Lever Seated Calf Press

  1. Adjust the seat of the machine so that your shoulders are aligned with the lever pad.
  2. Place your toes on the lower portion of the platform and position your knees under the lever pad.
  3. Grasp the handles on the sides of the seat for stability.
  4. Press the lever pad down by extending your ankles, lifting your heels as high as possible.
  5. Pause for a moment at the top of the movement, then slowly lower your heels back down to the starting position.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles Worked

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

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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 Seated Calf Press work?
The Lever Seated Calf Press primarily targets the calves, with the soleus and hamstrings assisting.
What equipment do I need for the Lever Seated Calf Press?
The Lever Seated Calf Press is done with a leverage machine.
What's a good alternative to the Lever Seated Calf Press?
If you don't have access to a leverage machine, the Ankle Circles targets the same calves using body weight instead.