Seated Calf Raise

Technique

How to perform Seated Calf Raise

1. Sit on the calf-raise machine with the balls of your feet on the platform and your heels free to move.
2. Adjust the thigh pad to hold your legs above the knees while you remain seated with your knees bent.
3. Use a comfortable foot angle and keep your forefeet planted throughout the movement.
4. Raise your heels enough to release the machine's support mechanism.
5. Lower your heels under control to the bottom of your available range without bouncing.
6. Press through your forefeet to raise your heels, pause, then lower under control for the next repetition.
7. Finish by securing the machine's support mechanism before leaving the seat.

Programming relevance

Muscles involved

Primary targets: Soleus.