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Seated Calf Raises – machine
Seated Calf Raises – machine emphasizes the soleus because the knee is bent during the lift. The soleus is a quiet workhorse in endurance movement, so this is a smart "durability" exercise.
Instructions
Sit in the seated calf raise machine and place the balls of the feet on the platform with heels hanging free. Position the pads securely over the thighs just above the knees. Push through the toes to raise the heels as high as possible. Pause briefly at the top, then lower the heels slowly and under control back to the starting position.
Avoid Common Mistakes
• bouncing at the bottom of the movement
• using too much weight and losing control
• limited range of motion
• rushing repetitions
Variations
• with lighter or heavier resistance
• with pause at the top
• slow controlled lowering
• single-leg
• higher repetitions at low load
Type:
strength
Exercise mode:
concentric
Difficulty:
beginner
Equipment:
machine