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Seated Calf Raise

Also known as Bent-Knee Calf Raise

CalvesMachineIsolationBilateralBeginner
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01 /Setup

Sit with the balls of the feet on the platform and the thigh pad set snug just above the knees.

02 /Execution

Press through the toes to raise the heels, then lower under control to a full stretch.

03 /Key Cues
  • Keep the knees bent around 90 degrees
  • Slow, deliberate tempo
  • Full range at both ends
04 /Common Mistakes
  • Very short reps
  • Using the hands to assist
  • No control on the eccentric
05 /Variations
  • Single-leg seated calf raise
06 /Alternatives
07 /Evidence / References

No verified references have been added for this exercise yet. This section is awaiting review — nothing here is cited until a source is confirmed.