Calves · Beginner

Seated Calf Raise

Calves

Equipment: Seated Calf Machine

How to do it

• Set the knee pad snug on your lower thighs, near the knees
• Put the balls of your feet on the edge, heels hanging off
• Keep your feet pointing straight ahead
• Lift your heels as high as you can and squeeze your calves
• Lower slowly until your heels drop below the platform

Common mistake

✕ HALF REPS, HEELS STAY HIGH → ✓ FULL STRETCH, HEELS LOW

Starting point: 3 sets × 12–20 reps, 45s rest.

In the app: rotate the 3D model, slow it down and watch the mistake next to the correct form.

Cues checked against: uwo.ca, pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov.