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Standing Calf Raise Machine

Straight-knee machine calf raise emphasizing controlled plantar flexion through a full ankle range.

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Exercise overview

Training details

Calves

Equipment

Calf Raise Machine

Sets × reps

3 × 15

Rest

1 min

How to perform it

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 01Set the shoulder pads so you can stand tall with the balls of the feet on the platform.
  2. 02Keep the knees mostly straight and let the heels lower below the platform.
  3. 03Press through the balls of the feet to raise the heels as high as possible.
  4. 04Pause at the top while the ankles stay lined up over the toes.
  5. 05Lower slowly into the stretch without bouncing.

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