lever calf press
lever calf press — highlighted muscle: calves

Muscles worked

calves, hamstrings

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lever calf press

Body part
lower legs
Equipment
leverage machine
Target muscle
calves
Muscle group
hamstrings

Secondary muscles

hamstrings

How to perform it

  1. 1

    Adjust the seat of the leverage machine so that your shoulders are aligned with the lever pad.

  2. 2

    Place your toes on the lever pad, with your heels hanging off the edge.

  3. 3

    Grasp the handles or side supports for stability.

  4. 4

    Push the lever pad down by extending your ankles, contracting your calf muscles.

  5. 5

    Pause for a moment at the bottom of the movement.

  6. 6

    Slowly return to the starting position by allowing your heels to rise back up.

  7. 7

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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