Lever Seated Calf Raise (Plate)

How to do it

Set the seat depth so the knee pad sits just above your knees.

1. 1

   Sit on the calf raise machine and place your knees under the pad.

2. 2

   Position the balls of your feet on the foot platform with your heels extending off.

3. 3

   Release the safety bar and lower your heels by flexing the ankles.

4. 4

   Push through the balls of your feet to raise the heels as high as possible, squeezing your calves.

5. 5

   Pause at the top, then slowly lower back to the starting position.

6. 6

   Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Common mistakes

• ✕Knees sliding forward under the knee pad
• ✕Rolling the ankles outward on the platform
• ✕Hips lifting off the seat during the raise