Calves · Leverage machine · Beginner

How to do Lever Seated Calf Raise

The lever seated calf raise is a machine-based exercise that targets the calf muscles, particularly the gastrocnemius and soleus. It is performed while seated, using a leverage machine to provide resistance as you raise and lower your heels.

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

How to do Lever Seated Calf Raise, 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 seat for stability.
  4. Push through the balls of your feet to raise 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 Seated Calf Raise works your calves as the main mover, with help from your soleus and ankle stabilizers.

Track Lever Seated Calf Raise in SPLYT

Lever Seated Calf Raise 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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