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Seated Calf Raise

Main muscle
Calves
Muscle group
Legs
Equipment
Machine

How to do it

  1. 1Sit with the balls of your feet on the platform and pads on your thighs.
  2. 2Lower your heels as far as comfortable to feel a stretch.
  3. 3Press through the balls of your feet to raise your heels.
  4. 4Squeeze your calves hard at the top.
  5. 5Lower back down under control to repeat.

Coaching cues

  • Full stretch at bottom
  • Squeeze at the top
  • Slow and controlled
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