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lever seated squat calf raise on leg press machine
lower legscalvesleverage machine
Instructions
- Adjust the seat of the leg press machine so that your knees are slightly bent when your feet are on the footplate.
- Sit on the machine with your back against the backrest and your feet flat on the footplate, shoulder-width apart.
- Place your toes and the balls of your feet on the footplate, keeping your heels off the edge.
- Release the safety handles and push the footplate away from you by extending your knees.
- Once your knees are fully extended, slowly lower your heels by flexing your calves.
- Pause for a moment at the bottom, then push the footplate back up by extending your calves.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Secondary Muscles
quadricepshamstringsglutes
Additional Information
The lever seated squat calf raise on leg press machine is a leverage machine-based exercise that primarily targets the calves. This exercise is particularly effective for lower legs development and can be incorporated into various workout routines.