Seated Calf Press

Lever (selectorized) Seated Calf Press Exercise

Target Muscle: General or Gastrocnemius (Calves)

Workout Mechanics: Isolated | Workout Force: Push Exercise | Utility: Basic

Stablizer Muscle: No significant stabilizers

Synergists: Soleus

Seated Calf Press Instructions

Seated Calf Press Technique

Place seat away from platform. Sit on seat with lower back against padding. Place toes and balls of feet on lower portion of platform with heels and arches extending off. Grasp handles to sides and straighten knees.

Seated Calf Press Form

Push lever by extending ankles as far as possible. Return by bending ankles until calves are stretched. Repeat.

Position seat back yet not so far that weight bottoms out during stretch. Reposition stance if feet slip. Keep knees straight throughout exercise or bend knees slightly only during stretch. Quadriceps serve as a Synergists muscle if knees are bent slightly during stretch.

Related Lever (selectorized) Exercises
1. Seated Calf Extension