Calf raise machine
Also called seated calf raise, machine calf raise
- Works
- Calves · gastrocnemius and soleus
- Needs
- Weight machines
Setup
Set the pads so they rest on your shoulders, or on your thighs for the seated kind. Put the balls of your feet on the edge of the platform.
Steps
- Rise onto the balls of your feet as high as you can.
- Lower your heels slowly below the platform.
Breathing
Breathe in as you lower. Breathe out as you lift.
Where you feel it
In your calves.
Common mistakes
- Bouncing at the bottom.
- Bending the knees to help on the standing kind.
When to stop
Stop if you feel sharp pain, pain in a joint, dizziness or numbness.