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Seated Calf Raise

🏋️‍♂️ Strength / Weighted · Legs

Also known as: seated calf raises, seated calf machine

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Sets × Reps @ Weight
/log seated_calf_raises 3x10@45
also valid: /log seated-calf-raises 3x10@45 · /log seated calf raises 3x10@45
Sets × Reps
/log seated_calf_raises 3x10
also valid: /log seated-calf-raises 3x10 · /log seated calf raises 3x10
Reps
/log seated_calf_raises 20
also valid: /log seated-calf-raises 20 · /log seated calf raises 20

Underscores, dashes, and spaces are interchangeable — every spelling above logs the same exercise.

Demonstration

Seated Calf Raise demonstration animation
Demo: Barbell Seated Calf Raise — © Gym visual

How to perform

🎯 CalvesHamstringsQuadriceps🛠 Barbell
  1. Sit on a bench with your feet flat on the floor and a barbell resting on your thighs.
  2. Place the balls of your feet on a raised platform, such as a block or step.
  3. Position the barbell across your thighs and hold it securely with your hands.
  4. Keeping your back straight and your core engaged, lift your heels off the ground by extending your ankles.
  5. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your heels back down to the starting position.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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