Seated calf raises
COURTESY OF GLOBAL FITNESS
Major muscles used
Performing seated calf raises
- Sit on seat of machine and adjust pads so that they rest snug on the lower part of your quadriceps (above your knee).
- Put the balls of your feet on the foot board about hip-width apart.
- Raise up on toes and release safety stop.
- Lower heels to the lowest possible comfortable position.
- Raise up on toes as high as possible and hold for a quick second while flexing your calve muscles.
- Return to the starting position in a slow, controlled manner.
Be careful
- Don't shorten the height that you raise up. Be sure to rise up as high as possible and flex your calf.
Alternative exercises to seated calf raises
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