Calf Raises
beginner Accessory
Primary Calves
Equipment
calf raise machine
Table of Contents
Stand on the calf raise machine with the balls of your feet on the platform and your shoulders under the pads. Lower your heels as far as comfortable for a full stretch, then rise up on your toes as high as possible.
Pro Tips
- Full range of motion — deep stretch at the bottom, full contraction at top
- Pause at the top for 1-2 seconds for maximum contraction
- Calves respond well to higher rep ranges (12-20)
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