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Machine Calf Press

Also: lever calf press, lever rotary calf, lever seated calf press

Main
Calves
Secondary
HamstringsSoleusAnkle stabilizers
Equipment
Leverage machine
Level
Beginner
Movement
Calf raise

How to do it

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

Same movement

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Exercise data: exercises-dataset (MIT) by Hasan Emir Yıldırım