Arms and calves · New to it
Standing Calf Raise Machine
Rising onto your toes under shoulder pads with your heels hanging off a step, for bigger, stronger calves.
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- Works
- calves
- Kit
- Machine
- Dose
- 10 to 15 reps
It goes into the workout in progress at the Bench, as a new group in its main set.
Set up
Step under the shoulder pads with the balls of your feet on the platform edge and heels hanging. Stand tall to lift the weight.
While you move
- Knees straight but soft
- Heels down for a full stretch
- Rise as high as you can
- Pause at the top
Avoid
- Bouncing out of the bottom
- Bending the knees to help
- Tiny reps through half the range
Take care if you have trouble with your ankles.