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Lever calf press

Beginner

Lever calf press is a compound machine exercise for the calves, also working the hamstrings.

What it works

Primary muscle

Calves

Also works

Hamstrings

Equipment
Machine
Type
Compound · Push
Logged as
Weight × reps
Suggested rest
2 min

How to do it

  1. 1Adjust the seat of the leverage machine so that your shoulders are aligned with the lever pad.
  2. 2Place your toes on the lever pad, with your heels hanging off the edge.
  3. 3Grasp the handles or side supports for stability.
  4. 4Push the lever pad down by extending your ankles, contracting your calf muscles.
  5. 5Pause for a moment at the bottom of the movement.
  6. 6Slowly return to the starting position by allowing your heels to rise back up.
  7. 7Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

What to do instead

  • Sled 45° calf pressSled
  • Lever seated calf pressMachine
  • Sled lying calf pressSled
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