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Seated Calf Raise

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4
Sets
20
Reps
Machine
Equipment
4.00
Cal/min

🎯 Muscles Worked

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Primary
soleus

📋 How To Perform Seated Calf Raise

1
Sit in the machine, pad resting on your lower thighs, balls of your feet on the platform.
2
Lower your heels down for a full stretch.
3
Push up onto your toes as high as possible, squeezing your calves.
4
Pause at the top, then lower slowly back down.
5
This seated angle emphasizes the soleus muscle more than standing raises.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What muscles does Seated Calf Raise work?
Seated Calf Raise primarily targets the soleus.
How many sets and reps of Seated Calf Raise should I do?
A typical starting point is 4 sets of 20 reps, adjusted based on your goal and experience level.
What equipment do I need for Seated Calf Raise?
Seated Calf Raise requires a machine.

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