Calves · Leverage machine · Beginner

How to do Lever Rotary Calf

The lever rotary calf exercise targets the calves using a leverage machine. It involves raising and lowering the heels while seated, focusing on the calf muscles and ankle stabilizers.

Lever Rotary Calf demonstration
Primary muscle
Calves
Also works
Soleus and Ankle stabilizers
Level
Beginner
Category
Legs

How to do Lever Rotary Calf, step by step

  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 machine for stability.
  4. Push through the balls of your feet, raising 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

Lever Rotary Calf works your calves as the main mover, with help from your soleus and ankle stabilizers.

Track Lever Rotary Calf in SPLYT

Lever Rotary Calf is already in SPLYT’s exercise library. Log your sets, reps and weight on iPhone or Apple Watch, with last time’s weights already filled in.

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