Exercise library · Calves
Seated Calf Machine
The Seated Calf Machine is a seated calf 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
- Seated calf machine
- Body part
- Lower legs
Step by step
- Sit on the calf raise machine with your feet on the platform and knees bent at 90 degrees.
- Engage your core and keep your back straight.
- Push through the balls of your feet to raise your heels as high as possible.
- Hold briefly at the top and then slowly lower your heels back to the starting position.
- Keep knees slightly bent and maintain controlled movement.
- Maintain steady breathing throughout the exercise.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
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