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Seated Calf Raise

IsolationBeginner

How to do it

Full stretch at the bottom, pause, then rise as high as you can.

Muscles

Primary

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No major secondary muscles

Steps to perform

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

Emphasises the soleus.

Equipment

Calf raise machine

Alternatives

Standing Calf Raise

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Smith Machine Calf Raise

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Leg Press Calf Raise

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Single-Leg Dumbbell Calf Raise

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