Ankle Plantar Flexion · Standing/seated calf machine or leg press
Calf Raise
Primary muscles: Calves
Exercise data by RepDB (repdb.co)
Setup
- Set up so the balls of the feet are supported and the heel can move freely.
- Keep the knee position appropriate to the machine.
- Begin from a controlled stretch.
How To Perform It
- Rise onto the balls of the feet as high as you can control.
- Pause briefly near the top.
- Lower slowly to the same start position.
Key ASF Cue
“Use the ankle - do not bounce through the bottom.”
Common Mistakes
- Bouncing.
- Rolling onto the outside of the foot.
- Using a range too short to control.
Alternatives / Substitutions
None listed.
Safety Note
Use secure foot placement and never allow the foot to slip from a loaded platform.