Seated Calf Raise Video Guide
Exercise Profile
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- Strength
- Machine
- Isolation
- Push
- Beginner
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Exercise Instructions
- Set up for the seated calf raise by loading up the machine with the weight you want to use.
- Sit on the machine with the padding on top of your thighs and the balls of your feet on the edge of the foot pad.
- Push up with your calves to take the weight off rack and release the lock.
- Slowly let your heels drop as far as possible. This is the starting position for the exercise.
- Slowly raise your heels up a high as possible.
- Pause and squeeze the calf muscles, and then slowly lower your heals back down as far as possible.
- Repeat for desired reps.
Calf Raise Tips:
- Use a full range of motion by pushing your heels up as far as possible and letting the calves stretch out as far as possible on the way down.
- Pause and hold for a count of 1-3 at the top of the movement (heels up) for extra intensity.
- Try pointing your toes in different directions (outwards / inwards) to work the calves at differing angles.
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Posted Fri, 03/23/2012 - 04:51
is there any other exercise for calves with out linked by machine..tell me please..im too far of gym.
thank you
Posted Tue, 03/27/2012 - 10:41
I'm sure there are lots of methods. Here's one I found:
Search the video on standing barbell calf raise
Probably the biggest concern with this exercise over the seated version would be balance. And make sure you do it on a sturdy and steady object.
Posted Thu, 05/17/2012 - 06:58
seated with a bar is ok and if you pad the bar with a thick towel it´s ok. Do this with standing one leg Dumbbell raises and you got it all !
Posted Wed, 09/05/2012 - 19:46
When I do this exercise I get terrible pains in my calves almost like a very bad cramp. What do u recommend? Should I get some kind of message or something?
Posted Thu, 10/04/2012 - 18:41
pain in the calves when u do this exercise is normal but if it is too much (to the extent that u can barely walk) u should probably lessen the weights or u could injure yourself. But if u feel no pain at all increase weights u have to bare a little pain when working out to get results you will eventually get used to it.
Posted Tue, 11/27/2012 - 10:14
I find it hard to put muscles on my legs, whereas my upper body its so muck easier... Please advise on how I can train my legs better?
Posted Mon, 01/21/2013 - 20:55
I have had cramps in my legs & feet for a long time. I had back surgery in 1997 & it worked except climping. I am a female and I am talking about climping steps. I have seizures and have had them for 72 yrs. They have never been under control unless I am taking anti-deppresser. I am medicine for seizues and anti-depression. I have fell and am finding myself haveing to walk with a cane. I do not eat good, but really am not hungry. I keep gaining weight. I had a bladder infection and the medicine they given me did not work.I can not take surfur. I went back to the doctor & she just took a test and said I was okay. I find myself going to the bathroom (not really feeling as I am going to pea on myself), but before I get to the bathroom urin is pouring down my legs. And then there is sometimes I feel like I have to go and can not use the restroom until I stand up. Then urin runs down my legs. I am not dizzy, but I can not put a foot in front of the other and walk straight.I feel I am getting worse. The seizures have stopped, thank God. I was hauted wirh them all of the time and had them every month. The moon seem to bother me at times, but I do not know if that has anything to do with it. Staying cold all of the time might have something to do with it. I also have low blood sugar. Something is wrong! Is it the medicine? My legs hurt if you touch them. I feel like screeming, but am on medicine for it. They hurt more when it is cold. Thank you for your help. Nancy Smith
Posted Sun, 01/27/2013 - 21:08
jesus christ.....all i can say is see a doctor. thats a bummer
Posted Fri, 05/10/2013 - 07:06
Nancy,
Are you the Nancy Smith from Burtonville, Mississippi? If so I think I know you. I was the husband of Drew before he ran off with that travelling salesman. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help I know you hardly leave the house now.
Posted Wed, 05/15/2013 - 22:58
I'm 60 and not nearly as active as I once was and my interior calf muscle seems to have atrophied. I can build the outer calf muscle but I'm not sure how to focus on the inner muscle. I have hip replacements so I can't do jumping but don't have any problems with toe raises. Thanks
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