Standing Calf Raise
Beginner 🏋️ Machine

Standing Calf Raise

aka Calf Raise / Gastrocnemius Raise

🎯 Target & Synergists

Primary: Calves Synergist: Soleus

📋 How to Perform

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Stand on platform with balls of feet

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Shoulders under pads

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Rise up on toes (full extension)

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Squeeze calves at top

5

Lower heels below platform for stretch

⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

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Bouncing at bottom

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Locking knees (needs slight bend)

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Partial range of motion

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Not stretching at bottom

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🔄 Alternative Exercises

Can't do Standing Calf Raise? Try these instead.

🔀 Seated Calf Raise 🔀 Donkey Calf Raise 🔀 Single-Leg Calf Raise

📊 Quick Facts

Equipment Machine
Difficulty Beginner
Main Target Calves
Synergists Soleus

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