Seated Calf Raise

An effective exercise targeting the calf muscles by lifting a weight using the balls of your feet.

Instructions

• Sit on the machine and place your feet on the lower portion of the platform with your heels extended off.
• Adjust the knee pad against your thighs for support.
• Release the safety bar and lower your heels towards the ground.
• Push through the balls of your feet to raise your heels as high as possible.
• Hold the contraction for a moment before lowering your heels back down.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Bouncing the weight instead of controlling the motion.
• Using too much weight, which reduces range of motion.
• Letting heels touch the ground between reps, which reduces tension on the calves.
• Not using the full range of motion.

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