Calves · Machine · Beginner
How to do Calf Raise
The standing calf raise lifts your heels against a machine's shoulder pads to train the calves. Working with straight knees puts the most load on the large gastrocnemius muscle, and a full stretch at the bottom of each rep is what makes it effective.
How to do Calf Raise, step by step
- Step under the shoulder pads with the balls of your feet on the edge of the platform and your heels hanging off.
- Stand up straight to lift the weight, keeping your knees straight but not locked.
- Lower your heels as far as they will go to stretch your calves.
- Rise up onto your toes as high as you can, pause, then lower slowly again.
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Muscles worked
Calf Raise works your calves as the main mover.
Track Calf Raise in SPLYT
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