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Seated Calf Raise

This is training information, not medical advice.

Seated Calf Raise starting positionSeated Calf Raise finishing positionDemo

Primary

Secondary

Equipment

Seated Calf Machine

Difficulty

Beginner

How to perform

  1. Sit with the pad on the thighs and balls of the feet on the platform.
  2. Raise the heels as high as possible.
  3. Lower into a full stretch.

Tips

  • Bent knees bias the soleus.
  • Pause at the top for a stronger contraction.

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