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Machine Standing Calf Raise

Calves Isolation Calf raise machine
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How to do it

Starting position

  1. Place your feet shoulder-width apart under the machine pads.
  2. Place only the balls of your feet firmly on the edge of the pad.
  3. Secure your body firmly under the shoulder pads.
  4. Keep your gaze comfortably forward.

Movement

  1. Push the pad up firmly with the balls of your feet.
  2. Keep your torso straight and vertical.
  3. Slowly lower your heels back to the starting position.

Breathing

Exhale as you raise and inhale as you lower.

Trainer tips

  • Push through the balls of your feet to rise as high as possible
  • Drop your heels deep to stretch as you lower
  • Hold for 1 second at the top

Cautions

  • If your feet slip, you can roll your ankle and get injured, so plant your feet securely.
  • If you bend your knees midway, it strains the joints, so keep them straight.
  • Bouncing through reps with momentum
  • Using only half the range of motion
  • Bending the knees to assist

Exercise info

Primary musclesCalves
EquipmentCalf raise machine
Movement patternIsolation
Rep range12–20 reps
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Representative exercise: Machine Standing Calf Raise

How GYMKC sets the weight for this exercise

For example, if you do 12 reps with 40 kg and log that you could have done about 2 more, GYMKC estimates your 1RM at about 62.6 kg.

With the calf raise machine, each step is 5 kg (10 lb), so the next weight is 45 kg. Within your 12–20 reps target, the sets you log decide whether to add reps first or add weight.

These numbers are an example of how the calculation works. Your actual prescription is recalculated every set from your own records. See how the calculation works

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This information is based on our analysis of public content from evidence-based training experts in Korea and abroad. It is not a substitute for medical advice. Weights and sets differ from person to person. The GYMKC app uses the sets you log to calculate the weight and reps for your next set.