Standing Calf Raises

Technique

How to perform Standing Calf Raises

1. Adjust the shoulder pads and place the balls of your feet on the machine's foot block with your heels free to move.
2. Stand tall beneath the pads, keeping your knees nearly straight and steady.
3. Raise your heels by pushing through the balls of your feet.
4. Lower your heels under control through a range you can maintain without bouncing.
5. Keep the knee position consistent rather than bending and straightening your legs to move the load.

Programming relevance

Muscles involved

Primary targets: Gastrocnemius, Soleus.