Seated Calf Raises

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Exercise Description
Main Target Muscles	Calves
Secondary Target Muscles	None
Workout Type	Strength
Gym Gear	Dumbbell
Fitness Level	Beginner
Compound/Isolated	Isolated
Power Move	Push

Target Muscle Group: Calves

Seated Calf Raise Overview

The seated calves raise is an extension of the machine-calf raise. It's used to isolate the calf's muscles.

Calves can be stubborn muscles for many people. It's important to try different angles when doing calf raises. A high-frequency training program may be an option.

You can incorporate the seated calf raise into your leg exercises or full-body workouts.

How to Do it

Place your feet flat on the platform and take a seat. Your heels will naturally fall off. Place your quads below the knee pad, and let your hands rest on the top.
Release the safety bar and extend your ankles.
Dorsiflex your ankles to lower the heels until the calves are fully stretched.
As you exhale, extend your ankles and flex your calves.
Continue repeating until the number of times you are given.

Tips for Seated Calf Raise

Slow down and keep the repetitions controlled. To emphasize contraction, limit momentum and pause at the top.
If you feel any kind of stretching in the soles of your feet during this exercise, limit the depth of your heels.
Move through the ball of your foot, not the base of your toes.

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