The Seated Calf Raise is one of the most effective exercises for developing the lower portion of your calves. Because your knees are bent during the movement, the soleus muscle does most of the work. This makes the exercise especially valuable for improving endurance, stability, and overall lower leg development.
For beginners, the seated position provides excellent support and balance, allowing you to focus entirely on controlled movement and muscle engagement without worrying about overall body stability.
Instructions
- Sit on the calf raise machine with your feet placed on the foot platform, heels hanging off the edge.
- Position the padded lever comfortably across your lower thighs.
- Push through the balls of your feet to raise your heels as high as possible.
- Pause briefly at the top and squeeze your calves.
- Slowly lower your heels below platform level to feel a full stretch.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, keeping the movement controlled throughout.
