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Lever Standing Calf Raise exercise animation

Lever Standing Calf Raise

Category
Lower Legs
Target
Calves

Standing calf raises on a lever machine load the calves with the knee straight, which biases the gastrocnemius more than a bent-knee seated raise does. The added stability of the machine lets you push closer to failure than a standing bodyweight or single-dumbbell version allows.

How to Do the Lever Standing Calf Raise

  1. Adjust the machine to your height and stand with your feet shoulder-width apart.
  2. Place your shoulders under the pads and hold onto the handles for stability.
  3. Raise your heels as high as possible by extending your ankles.
  4. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your heels back down to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles Worked

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