Place the balls of your feet on the foot platform with your heels extending off it, and then disengage the weight lock.
Push up on the balls of your feet to raise your body upwards, ensuring that you keep your abdominal muscles pulled in so that you move straight upwards, not forwards or backwards.
Pause at the top of the movement for a moment, then slowly lower your heels back down below the level of the platform, feeling a stretch in your calf muscles.
Repeat this movement for your desired number of reps, making sure to maintain control throughout the exercise, not letting the weights just drop back down.
Pro Tip
Avoid Bouncing: A common mistake that many people make is bouncing their heels up and down. This can lead to potential injury and also reduces the effectiveness of the exercise. Instead, control your movements, raise your heels slowly and lower them back down gently. Full Range of Motion: To get the most out of the Lever Seated Calf Raise, make sure to go through a full range of motion. Lower your heels as far as you can to stretch your calf muscles, then raise them as high as possible. This full range of motion ensures maximum muscle engagement. Don’t Rush: It's not about how many repetitions you can do, but about the quality of each repetition. Take