Seated calf raise
Calves · Machine
Set up
A seated calf raise machine. Set the pad so it rests snugly on your thighs, just above your knees.
Steps
- Sit with the balls of your feet on the footrest and the pad on your thighs.
- Push up onto your toes a little and release the safety lever.
- Lower your heels slowly until you feel a gentle stretch.
- Rise up onto your toes as high as you can, pause, then lower again.
Keep in mind
- All the way down, all the way up
- Pause for a second at the top
- Don't bounce at the bottom
Common mistake
Bouncing through small, quick reps. Go slowly, use the full range, and pause at the top.
Safety
Put the safety lever back before you take your feet off the footrest.
Stop and rest if you feel chest pain, dizziness, unusual shortness of breath or sharp joint pain. Get medical help if it doesn't settle.