Lever Standing Calf Raise

Instructions

Preparation

Place shoulders under padded lever (or hold the handles). Position toes and balls of feet on calf block with arches and heels extending off. Grasp handles or sides of padded lever. Stand erect by extending hips and knees.

Execution

Raise heels by extending ankles as high as possible. Lower heels by bending ankles until calves are stretched. Repeat.

Comments

Position lever or chain just below lowest range of motion. 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.

Muscles

Target: The primary muscle intended for exercise

• Gastrocnemius (Calf)

  

   

Synergists: A muscle that assists another muscle to accomplish a movement.

• Soleus (Calf, Soleus)

  

   

Stabilizers: A muscle that contracts with no significant movement to maintain a posture or fixate a joint.

• Trapezius, Upper (Shoulder (Upper), Upper Traps)

  

   
• Trapezius, Middle (Back (Upper), Traps)

  

   
• Levator Scapulae (Shoulder (Upper), Neck (Rear))