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Lever Seated Calf Raise exercise animation

Lever Seated Calf Raise

Category
Lower Legs
Target
Calves

The seated calf raise trains the soleus specifically because the bent-knee position takes the gastrocnemius largely out of play, unlike a standing raise where the knee stays straight. Most people underload this movement relative to what the soleus can actually handle, since it's a smaller range but a surprisingly strong muscle.

How to Do the Lever Seated Calf Raise

  1. Adjust the seat height so that your knees are slightly bent and your feet are flat on the footplate.
  2. Place your toes on the footplate with your heels hanging off the edge.
  3. Grasp the handles or the sides of the seat for stability.
  4. Push through the balls of your feet to raise your heels as high as possible.
  5. Pause for a moment at the top, 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 Raise primarily targets the Calves, with Soleus as the primary synergist muscle group, along with the Ankle Stabilizers.

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