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Plantar Flexion · Calves (gastrocnemius & soleus)

Seated Calf Raise Machine

A plantar flexion exercise that works the calves (gastrocnemius & soleus). Beginner level, using machine.

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Muscles worked

Soleus.

Setup and loading

Heels off the platform.

How to do the seated calf raise machine step by step

  1. Sit with the balls of your feet on the platform and the pad on your thighs.
  2. Raise your heels.
  3. Lower until you feel a stretch.

Form cues

  • Pause at the top
  • Slow lowering

Common mistakes

  • Bouncing
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Sets and reps for your goal

Hypertrophy

3 x 10-15 · rest 60 s

3-4 sets of 6-12 reps (up to 15-20 on isolation exercises) at 65-80% of your max. Rest 1 to 2 minutes.

Get close to failure (0-3 reps in reserve) and control the lowering for 2-3 seconds. Accumulate 10-20 sets per muscle per week.

A guide for healthy adults. Adjust the load to your level and see a professional if you have an injury.

Check your form

Film yourself from the side or ask someone to watch, then tick what you get right.

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