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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 Plate Loaded Calf Raise

    Sit on the machine and press your back into the back pad.
    Place the balls of your feet on the edge of the foot plate.
    Let your heels lower until you feel a stretch in your calves, then press back up until you feel a contraction.

  • Machine 45 Degree Calf Raise

    Adjust the machine in accordance with your height and sit.
    The balls of your feet should be supporting your weight on the calve block, your heels extended 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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