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Calf Raise - Machine

Equipment:Machine
Type:Isolation
Force:Push

Muscles Targeted

Primary

Calves

How to Perform

  1. 1

    Sit in leg press machine.

  2. 2

    Place balls of feet on lower edge of platform, heels hanging off.

  3. 3

    Extend legs fully (knees slightly bent, not locked).

  4. 4

    Release safety bars.

  5. 5

    Lower heels by flexing ankles, stretching calves.

  6. 6

    Push through balls of feet to extend ankles fully, flexing calves.

  7. 7

    Hold peak contraction.

  8. 8

    Slowly lower heels back down.

  9. 9

    Repeat. Secure safety bars when finished.