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Exercise Lab

Seated Calf Raise -- Machine

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Equipment

  • Seated Calf

Muscle Groups

  • Calves

Purposes

  • Calf strength

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Description

  • Sit with the legs bent at right angles and the upper thighs resting against the pads.
  • Place the balls of the feet parallel at the same width as the hips and knees.
  • Grip the handles and sit up straight.
  • Press the weight upward using the calf muscles.
  • Ensure even pressure on both feet.
  • Hold the weight briefly at the top and return to starting position.
  • Repeat.

ProTip

  • Stretch between sets

Mistakes

  • Moving too fast through the range of motion.
  • Placing uneven pressure on the feet.