How do you perform this exercise?
- Adjust the seat of the machine so that your shoulders are aligned with the lever pad.
- Place your toes on the lower portion of the platform and position your knees under the lever pad.
- Grasp the handles on the sides of the seat for stability.
- Press the lever pad down by extending your ankles, lifting your heels as high as possible.
- Pause for a moment at the top of the movement, then slowly lower your heels back down to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Which other muscles are involved?
Soleus, Hamstrings.
How do you log your sets?
How do you track progressive overload?Source: ExerciseDB catalogue and demonstration. Related movements are options to compare, not equivalent loads or a prescribed progression.
