Instructions
Preparation
- Sit on seat facing lever. Reach forward and pull hand lever
toward body. Place forefeet on platform with heels extending
off. Position lower thighs under lever pads. Release hand lever
by pushing away from body. Place hands on top of thigh pads.
Execution
- Raise heels by extending ankles as high as possible. Lower
heels by bending ankles until calves are stretched. Repeat.
Comments
- Movement is predominately Soleus. Gastrocnemius are in active insufficiency
since knees are significantly bent. See mount
and dismount.
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Classification
Muscles
Target
Synergists
Stabilizers
- No significant stabilizers
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