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Seated Calf Machine
Sit on the calf raise machine with your forefeet positioned on the foot platform and your knees secured under the padded lever.
Execution
How to do it
Sit on the calf raise machine with your forefeet positioned on the foot platform and your knees secured under the padded lever.
Hold the handles with both hands and allow your heels to lower as far as possible, fully stretching your calves.
Press through your forefeet to lift your heels as high as possible, then slowly lower your heels back to the starting position.
Repeat for the desired repetitions.
Form tips
Keep your back straight and torso still throughout the exercise.
Maintain tension in the calves from start to finish.
Lower your heels slowly to emphasize the eccentric portion of the lift.
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