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Exercise 1385 · REF IeDEXTe

Lever Seated Squat Calf Raise On Leg Press Machine exercise animation

Lever Seated Squat Calf Raise On Leg Press Machine

Category
Lower Legs
Target
Calves

Doing calf raises from the leg press machine lets you load the calves with far more weight than a standing raise allows, since the machine supports the rest of the body. Full ankle extension at the top of each rep matters more here than how much weight is stacked on.

How to Do the Lever Seated Squat Calf Raise On Leg Press Machine

  1. Adjust the seat of the leg press machine so that your knees are slightly bent when your feet are on the footplate.
  2. Sit on the machine with your back against the backrest and your feet flat on the footplate, shoulder-width apart.
  3. Place your toes and the balls of your feet on the footplate, keeping your heels off the edge.
  4. Release the safety handles and push the footplate away from you by extending your knees.
  5. Once your knees are fully extended, slowly lower your heels by flexing your calves.
  6. Pause for a moment at the bottom, then push the footplate back up by extending your calves.
  7. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles Worked

The Lever Seated Squat Calf Raise On Leg Press Machine primarily targets the Calves, with Quadriceps as the primary synergist muscle group, along with the Hamstrings, Glutes.

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