Exercise · legs
Standing Calf Raise
The primary movement for building the calf muscles.
Primary muscle
legs
Equipment
machine
Difficulty
beginner
Sets and reps
3-4 sets of 12-20 reps
How to perform
- 1Position your shoulders under the pads with the balls of your feet on the platform.
- 2Lower your heels for a deep stretch.
- 3Drive up onto your toes as high as possible.
- 4Pause at the top before lowering under control.
Common mistakes
Bouncing at the bottom instead of controlling the stretch.
Bending the knees to cheat the movement.
Using a short, partial range of motion.