Seated Calf Raises

Muscle Worked

Calves

Instructions

Sit on seat of machine and adjust pads so that they rest snug on the lower part of your quadriceps (above your knee).
Put the balls of your feet on the foot board about hip-width apart.
Raise up on toes and release safety stop.
Lower heels to the lowest possible comfortable position.
Raise up on toes as high as possible and hold for a quick second while flexing your calve muscles.
Return to the starting position in a slow, controlled manner.

Don'ts

Don't shorten the height that you raise up. Be sure to rise up as high as possible and flex your calf.