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§ L · Exercises · CalvesUpdated 6/2026

Lever Standing Calf Raise

Builds your calves and ankle strength. That helps with walking, running, jumping and heavy lower body lifts.

Muscle group
Calves
Equipment
Machine
Exercise type
Isolation
Technique
Basic technique

Muscles worked

§ 01 · Muscles
Primary muscle
Calves

How to perform

§ 02 · Steps
  1. 01

    Adjust the standing calf raise machine so the shoulder pads rest securely on your upper back and the balls of your feet are on the platform with your heels hanging off.

  2. 02

    Stand with your feet hip-width apart, grip the handles, and brace your core to keep your body rigid.

  3. 03

    Lower your heels under control as far as your ankle mobility allows without letting your knees cave inward.

  4. 04

    Push through the balls of your feet to raise yourself as high as your ankles will extend, and squeeze your calves briefly at the top.

  5. 05

    Lower back down along the same path and repeat at a steady pace without bouncing.

Beginner's guide

§ 03 · Guide
What it works

Builds your calves and ankle strength. That helps with walking, running, jumping and heavy lower body lifts.

What it should feel like

You should feel it in your calves, especially at the top squeeze. It should not be felt in your knees or lower back.

Most common mistake

A common mistake is bouncing through the reps. Lower your heels under control and press up smoothly through the balls of your feet.

How to get started at the gym

§ 04 · SisuLift

Lever Standing Calf Raise is ready to go in the SisuLift exercise library. The app builds you a program, suggests starting weights and shows this same animation during your workout at the gym.

  • ·A ready training program based on your goal
  • ·Starting weight suggestions and automatic progression
  • ·Set logging and rest timer at the gym
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Tips

§ 05 · Tips

Keep only a slight bend in your knees and align them with your toes so the load stays on your calves. Avoid bouncing, and let your heels lower slowly on every rep.

The movement isolates the calves effectively when you use a full range of motion and maintain control at both the bottom and the top of the movement.

More exercises: Calves

§ 06 · Same muscles

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