Lever Seated Calf Raise on Leg Press Machine
Description
The calf raise on a leg press machine is performed by placing the balls of the feet near the bottom edge of the leg press platform and pressing the platform up with the toes. The machine allows for very heavy loading of the calves with full safety. It builds the gastrocnemius and soleus.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Lever Seated Calf Raise on Leg Press Machine Instructions
- Sit on the leg press machine with the platform at full extension.
- Place the balls of your feet near the bottom edge of the platform.
- Allow your heels to hang off the edge.
- Release the safety stops.
- Brace your core and keep your knees slightly bent.
- Press up onto your toes by pushing through the balls of your feet.
- Squeeze the calves hard at full extension.
- Lower slowly to a deep stretch at the bottom.
Lever Seated Calf Raise on Leg Press Machine Form & Visual
Lever Seated Calf Raise on Leg Press Machine Benefits
- Allows heavy calf loading
- Safe and stable
- Full range of motion
- Builds calf size and strength
- Reduces lower back loading
- Excellent calf hypertrophy move
Lever Seated Calf Raise on Leg Press Machine Muscles Worked
- Calves
- Soleus
- Gastrocnemius
Lever Seated Calf Raise on Leg Press Machine Variations & Alternatives
- Standing Calf Raise
- Donkey Calf Raise
- Seated Calf Raise
- Smith Machine Calf Raise
