Classification
Type | auxiliary |
Mechanics | isolated |
Direction | push |
Equipment | calf press station |
Additional Equipment | - |
Instructions
Preparation
Stand with balls on platform and place shoulders under padded lever. Grasp handles to sides and keep body upright.Execution
Extend ankles to raise heels as high as possible. Return, bend ankles and repeat.Variations / Comments
Keep knees straight but not locked.![Lever Standing Calf Press | Starting Position Lever Standing Calf Press Starting Position](/data/exercisefiles/49/249.jpg)
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![Lever Standing Calf Press | Ending Position Lever Standing Calf Press Ending Position](/data/exercisefiles/50/250.jpg)
Muscles
Target | Gastrocnemius |
Synergist | Soleus |
Stabilizers | Trapezius, Upper | Trapezius, Middle | Erector Spinae | Rectus Abdominis |
![Lever Standing Calf Press | Muscles Front Lever Standing Calf Press Muscles Front](/data/musclemaps/23/123.jpg)
Front
![Lever Standing Calf Press | Muscles Rear Lever Standing Calf Press Muscles Rear](/data/musclemaps/24/124.jpg)
Rear
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