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Calf Raise on Hack Squat Machine
The Calf Raise on Hack Squat Machine is a hack squat machine exercise that targets the calves, with the ankle stabilizers assisting. Follow the 7 steps below and watch the demo to check your form.
- Target muscles
- Calves
- Also works
- Ankle stabilizers
- Equipment
- Hack squat machine
- Body part
- Lower legs
Step by step
- Position yourself on the hack squat machine with feet shoulder-width apart on the platform.
- Engage your core and keep your back against the pads.
- Push through the balls of your feet to raise your heels as high as possible.
- Hold briefly at the top, then slowly lower your heels below the platform level to stretch the calves.
- Keep knees slightly bent and maintain controlled movement.
- Maintain steady breathing and balance throughout.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
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