Seated Calf Raises | Gymacetamol

Muscles Worked

Primary

Calves

Quick Cues

1

Sit with pad on your knees

2

Rise onto your toes

3

Squeeze at the top

4

Full stretch at the bottom

Equipment Needed

Seated Calf Raise Machine

Common Mistakes

Not lowering the heels far enough

Bouncing at the bottom

Placing the feet too far forward on the platform

Pro Tips

Press through the ball of your foot on a step for full range of motion

Use the bent-knee position to target the soleus specifically

Hold a dumbbell on your working knee for added resistance

Your Progress

Variations

Standing Calf Raise

Donkey Calf Raise

Bodyweight Calf Raise