Calf Raise Exercises - Calf Muscle Workout

Standing Calf Raise Exercise

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Standing Calf Raise Technique & Execution

Stand on the bottom platform with your toes and your heels extended beyond the edge
Place your shoulders under the padded supports and then straighten your legs
Lower your heels as low as possible feeling the stretch in your calf muscles
From the bottom, push yourself back up as high as possible

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Seated Calf Raises Technique & Execution

Sit on the seated calf raise machine with your knees under the crossbar and toes planted on the bottom platform
Lower your heels as far down as possible, feeling the stretch in the calf muscles
Press back up on your toes as high as possible then lower back down to starting position

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Calf Raises Technique & Execution

Position yourself on the leg press machine as you would when performing a leg press
Instead of placing your entire foot on the foot pad, only place your toes leaving your heel unsupported
Press the weight up with your leg almost straight (only slightly bent)
Let your toes come down as you feel the stretch in your calfs
Then press the weight up as high as you can using only your calves
Make sure the safety bars are in place in case your toes slip

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Hack Squat Calf Raise Technique & Execution

Position yourself facing down toward the back support with the shoulder rests placed across your shoulders
Position your feet on the platform so that your heels are extended beyond the edge
Keeping your legs straight, lower yourself and feel the stretch in your calf muscles
At the bottom, push yourself up as high as you can go