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Calves

Standing Calf Raises

Standing Calf Raises (Start)Standing Calf Raises (End)
LevelBeginnerEquipmentMachineMechanicIsolationForcePush

A machine calf raise performed standing to build strength and size in the calves.

Strength
Primary musclesCalves

Energy burned

≈ 18 kcalFor 3 × 8–12, rest 90s · ≈ 3.2 kcal/min

Estimate range 14–23 kcal (±25 %)

Muscle mass worked7 %
Effort during a set4.7 MET
Your lean mass53.5 kgBody fat estimated from BMI and age

Machine / cable: about 15 % less than free weights.

Estimate ±25 %: muscles worked (from the exercise data), sets, reps, rest and your body. See the planner for whole sessions.

Setup

  1. 1Adjust the machine so the pads sit on your shoulders.
  2. 2Place the balls of your feet on the platform with your heels hanging off.
  3. 3Stand tall.

How to perform

  1. 1Rise onto your toes as high as you can.
  2. 2Squeeze your calves at the top.
  3. 3Lower your heels slowly below the platform.
  4. 4Repeat for the planned repetitions.

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