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Seated Calf Raise

Coached by Justin

Also called: Seated Calf Raises

Primary
calves
Equipment
machine
Mechanic
isolation
Force
push
Category
strength

Blood Volume (calves) — additional.

Execution

Two to three sets of 15–20. Lean forward early in the set, sit back as the set extends. Contraction, not weight — full stretch at the bottom, hard squeeze at the top.

The cue that matters

Lean forward early, sit back as the set extends. Contraction, not weight.

Common mistake

Bouncing the pad off the bottom stretch; the soleus only answers to the squeeze, exactly like the gastroc — and exactly like the arms.

Arm & Delt Specialization — Day 4 (Legs).