CalvesBeginner
Standing Calf Raise (Machine)
How to do it
- 1
Stand with the balls of your feet on the platform and shoulders under the pads.
- 2
Lower your heels as far as comfortable to stretch the calves.
- 3
Rise onto your toes as high as possible.
- 4
Pause at the top, then lower slowly.
Common mistakes
- Bouncing at the bottom.
- Bending the knees to help.
Tips
- Pause 1–2 seconds in the stretched position to remove the bounce.
- Calves respond well to full range and higher reps.