How to perform the Standing Calf Raise
- 1Set the machine so the shoulder pads rest comfortably on your shoulders, place the balls of your feet on the edge of the platform with heels hanging off, and keep a slight bend in your knees while holding the handles for balance. Stand tall with your chest up and abs gently tight.
- 2Press through the balls of your feet to raise your heels as high as you can, squeezing your calves at the top, then slowly lower your heels down until you feel a good stretch. Move in a smooth, controlled rhythm, breathing out as you lift and in as you lower without bouncing or rushing the reps.
Coach tips
- Keep a slight bend in your knees the whole time so the pressure stays in your calves, not in your joints or lower back.
- Push through your big toe and second toe to get a stronger calf contraction and avoid rolling your ankles outward.
- Use a full range of motion—big stretch at the bottom and strong squeeze at the top—but stop if you feel any sharp pain in your ankles or Achilles.
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