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How to do Lever Seated Squat Calf Raise On Leg Press Machine

The lever seated squat calf raise on leg press machine is an isolation exercise targeting the calves, performed on a leg press machine by extending and flexing the ankles while seated.

Lever Seated Squat Calf Raise On Leg Press Machine demonstration
Primary muscle
Calves
Level
Beginner
Category
Legs

How to do Lever Seated Squat Calf Raise On Leg Press Machine, step by step

  1. Adjust the seat of the leg press machine so that your knees are slightly bent when your feet are on the footplate.
  2. Sit on the machine with your back against the backrest and your feet flat on the footplate, shoulder-width apart.
  3. Place your toes and the balls of your feet on the footplate, keeping your heels off the edge.
  4. Release the safety handles and push the footplate away from you by extending your knees.
  5. Once your knees are fully extended, slowly lower your heels by flexing your calves.
  6. Pause for a moment at the bottom, then push the footplate back up by extending your calves.
  7. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Lever Seated Squat Calf Raise On Leg Press Machine works your calves as the main mover, with help from your quadriceps, hamstrings and glutes.

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Lever Seated Squat Calf Raise On Leg Press Machine 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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