calvesmachine

lever rotary calf

lever rotary calf is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.

Steps

Step 1

Adjust the seat height so that your knees are slightly bent and your feet are flat on the footplate.

Step 2

Place your toes on the footplate, with your heels hanging off the edge.

Step 3

Grasp the handles or the sides of the machine for stability.

Step 4

Push through the balls of your feet, raising your heels as high as possible.

Step 5

Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your heels back down to the starting position.

Muscles & body parts

Primary muscles

calves

Secondary muscles

soleusankle stabilizers

Primary body parts

calves

Common mistakes & warnings

Form & control

Avoid momentum and excessive swing; keep core stable; match breath to movement; control the eccentric phase.

Control breathing and core; keep a steady tempo.

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