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Seated calf raise

An exercise for the calves. Equipment: machine. Below are the animation, step-by-step technique and tips.

Muscles

Equipment

  • Machine

How to do it

  1. Sit on a calf raise machine with a straight back, thighs fixed under the padded bar, and toes placed on the footrests.
  2. Rest your hands on the handles of the bar and raise the bar while lifting your heels up.
  3. Hold for a while, lower your heels, and repeat.

Tips

  • Don’t use your hands to raise the bar.
  • Keep your toes on the footrests.
  • Maintain a smooth breathing pattern.

Programs that include it

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