Calf Raise
The calf raise is an isolated exercise for your calves (back of your lower leg).
This exercise requires a calf raise machine. You can also perform it using steps, however, you will need to balance yourself by holding on to something.
How to perform the calf raise
| Technique |
- Stand in the calf raise machine with your shoulders tucked under the side cushions. The cushions should be low enough so that your legs are bent slightly.
- Grab the side handles for support
- Lift the weight up until your legs are straight
- Pause for a second
- Lower yourself down so that your heels go lower than the starting position
- Pause for a second
- Repeat steps 3 & 6 until you've repeated the desired number of reps
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| Number of Reps |
For building muscle size: 3 sets of between 6 - 8 reps. For muscle tone: 3 sets of between 12 - 15 reps.
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Muscles Used
| Primary Muscles |
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| Secondary Muscles |
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| Stabilizer Muscles |
- Trapezius, Upper (Upper traps)
- Trapezius, Middle (Middle traps)
- Levator Scapulae (Neck)
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