Weighted seated calf raise

Muscles worked: Calves
Calves
🔧 Seated 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

Adjust the knee pad on the calf raise machine. Position feet on the platform, heels extended. Select weight, release the bar. Slowly lower heels to feel a calf stretch. Extend ankles to raise heels as high as possible. Pause briefly at the top. Lower heels with control. Repeat.

Muscles Worked

Gastrocnemius

Tips

Maintain a slight bend in your knees. Use a full range of motion. Control the movement, avoid bouncing. Engage your core. Adjust weight to maintain proper form.

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