Machine seated calf press

Calves

🔧 calf raise machine ↕ Push 🏋️ kg × reps Difficulty: ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

Muscle outlines from Body Muscles by Ivan Vulović, Apache 2.0 — regrouped and recoloured for Muscle Train.

How to perform

Sit upright in a calf raise machine with the pad resting on your thighs just above your knees. Place your forefoot onto the lower bar allowing your heels to drop towards the floor. Grab ahold of the support handles. Press your forefoot through the bar to extend your ankles and raise your heels. Once your ankles have completely extended, return to the starting position.

Muscles Worked

GastrocnemiusSoleus

Secondary: Tibialis posterior, Flexor digitorum longus, Peroneus longus

Tips

Maintain a stable seated position and keep your core tight. Focus on a full range of motion with controlled movement.

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