Seated Machine Calf Raises
Quick answer
Seated Machine Calf Raises is a beginner isolation machine exercise that mainly works the calves.
Written by the GymStreak coaching team
Muscles worked
Primary
How to do Seated Machine Calf Raises
- 1
Load weight onto the calf machine and sit down on the machine. Position your lower thighs underneath the pads and place the balls of your feet on the platform.
- 2
Flex your calf muscles and raise the pads up, removing the safety bar in the process. This is your starting position.
- 3
Carefully lower the pads to the lowest point, allowing your calves to stretch using the full range of motion allowing your heels to go below the level of your toes.
- 4
At the bottom of the movement, press the pads up by flexing your calf muscles and pressing through the balls of your feet to return the starting position.
Form cues
- Be mindful of your own range of motion and feel the natural limits of your body as over stretching could lead to injury.
- Perform the reps slowly and in a controlled manner. Technique first, weight second!.
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