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Standing Calf Raise

IsolationBeginner

How to do it

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

Muscles

Primary

Calves

No major secondary muscles

Steps to perform

  1. 1Stand on the platform edge with the pads on your shoulders.
  2. 2Lower your heels to a full stretch and pause for one second.
  3. 3Rise onto your toes as high as possible.

Equipment

Calf raise machine

Alternatives

Smith Machine Calf Raise

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Seated Calf Raise

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Leg Press Calf Raise

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Single-Leg Dumbbell Calf Raise

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