Seated calf raises

COURTESY OF GLOBAL FITNESS

Major muscles used

• Calves

Performing seated calf raises

• Sit on seat of machine and adjust pads so that they rest snug on the lower part of your quadriceps (above your knee).
• Put the balls of your feet on the foot board about hip-width apart.
• Raise up on toes and release safety stop.
• Lower heels to the lowest possible comfortable position.
• Raise up on toes as high as possible and hold for a quick second while flexing your calve muscles.
• Return to the starting position in a slow, controlled manner.

Be careful

• Don't shorten the height that you raise up. Be sure to rise up as high as possible and flex your calf.

Alternative exercises to seated calf raises

• Standing calf raises
• Standing calf raises with dumbbells

Courtesy of Global-Fitness.com, your Online Personal Trainer

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