Lever Plate-Loaded Calf Press
The Lever Plate-Loaded Calf Press mainly works the calves / shins. You'll need: leg press machine.
Required Equipment
Lever Plate-Loaded Calf Press Muscles Worked
Primary
Upper Calf (gastrocnemius); Lower Calf (soleus)
Secondary
Shin (tibialis anterior)
How to do the Lever Plate-Loaded Calf Press
Sit back against the backrest of the lever machine and place the balls of your feet firmly on the footplate with your heels hanging off.
Release any safety catches and hold onto the handles for stability while keeping your legs extended with a slight bend in the knees.
Exhale and press through the balls of your feet to push the platform outward by contracting your calves as high as possible.
Hold the top position briefly, then inhale as you slowly lower your heels back down to feel a deep stretch in your calves.
Lever Plate-Loaded Calf Press FAQs
What muscles does the Lever Plate-Loaded Calf Press work?
The Lever Plate-Loaded Calf Press mainly works the calves / shins. The main muscles are the gastrocnemius and soleus.
What equipment do you need for the Lever Plate-Loaded Calf Press?
Leg press machine.
What workout day should the Lever Plate-Loaded Calf Press go on?
It belongs on leg day in a push/pull/legs routine.
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