Standing Calf Raise (Machine)
- Primary muscle group
- Calves
- Equipment
- Machine
- Movement type
- Isolation
- Where
- Gym
How to do Standing Calf Raise (Machine)
Setup
Position your shoulders under the pads of the calf raise machine with your feet hip-width apart on the platform, balls of your feet on the edge and heels hanging off. Stand tall with your legs straight but knees not locked.
How to do it
- Drive through the balls of your feet to raise your heels as high as possible.
- Pause briefly at the top position while squeezing your calves.
- Lower your heels below the platform level in a controlled manner to get a full stretch.
- Keep your core tight and torso upright throughout the entire movement.
- Move smoothly without bouncing at the bottom or top of the rep.
Watch out for
- Bending the knees during the movement reduces calf activation and turns it into a leg press.
- Rushing through reps without pausing at the top or getting a full stretch at the bottom.
- Leaning forward or backward instead of maintaining an upright posture throughout.
How FlexFit programs Standing Calf Raise (Machine)
Standing Calf Raise (Machine) is a calves movement that needs machine. FlexFit programs it in gym sessions and swaps in an equivalent when you train at home. Sets, reps, and a weight suggestion come from your program's current week and the last time you logged this movement. Try it free for 7 days.