Seated Calf Raise

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Coach's Tips

It's a calf muscle workout where you can add loads using only barbells and benches even if you don't have a machine!

How to Seated Calf Raise

Starting Position

1. Sit on the seated calf raise machine with your back straight and your feet on the platform. Make sure your feet are securely in place and adjust the leg pad on your thighs to ensure your legs don't move during the exercise.

2. Your toes should be pointing forward and your knees slightly bent.

3. Grip the handles of the machine firmly with your hands.

Proper Form

1. Start by lifting your heels off the platform and exhaling as you do so.

2. Hold for a second at the top of the movement and then lower your heels back to the starting position, inhaling as you do so.

3. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Breathing Technique

1. Exhale as you lift your heels off the platform.

2. Inhale as you lower your heels back to the starting position.

Precautions

1. Make sure your feet are securely in place and the leg pad is adjusted correctly to avoid any injury.

2. Keep your back straight throughout the exercise.

3. Don_ lock your knees at the top of the movement.

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