Seated calf machine

Category

Legs

Difficulty

Beginner

Equipment

Bodyweight

Primary muscles

Gastrocnemius, Soleus

Secondary muscles

Tibialis Anterior

How to do it

1. Sit on the calf raise machine with your forefeet positioned on the foot platform and your knees secured under the padded lever.
2. Hold the handles with both hands and allow your heels to lower as far as possible, fully stretching your calves.
3. Press through your forefeet to lift your heels as high as possible, then slowly lower your heels back to the starting position.
4. Repeat for the desired repetitions.

Form tips

• Keep your back straight and torso still throughout the exercise.
• Maintain tension in the calves from start to finish.
• Lower your heels slowly to emphasize the eccentric portion of the lift.