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  • Machine Seated Calf Raises

    Get comfortable on the machine, then place your lower thighs beneath the padded lever. Place your toes and the balls of your feet onto the foot supports.
    Prevent the weight from slipping forward by gripping the handles, and release the safety bar. Lower the weight until your calves are extended.
    Push your heels up to lift the padded lever and hold the contracted position, then slowly lower back down to the starting position. Repeat.

  • Machine Standing Calf Raises

    Adjust the machine in accordance with your height and place your shoulders underneath the padded lever.
    The balls of your feet should be supporting your weight on the calve block, your heels extending off of it.
    Extend your heels upwards while keeping your knees stationary, and pause at the contracted position.
    Slowly return to the starting position. Repeat.

  • Machine Horizontal Leg Press Calf Jump

    Start with your feet shoulder-width apart and your knees slightly bent.
    Shift your weight onto the balls of your feet and raise stay flat footed. Using your calf muscles, mimic a jumping motion but don't leave the platform.
    Explode onto your toes and hold for a second.

  • Machine Horizontal Leg Press Calf Raise

    Adjust the machine in accordance with your height.
    The balls of your feet should be supporting your weight on the bottom of the platform, your heels extending off of it.
    Extend your heels upwards while keeping your knees stationary, and pause at the contracted position.
    Slowly return to the starting position. Repeat.
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