Main muscle
Beginner
Seated calf raise
Calf raises seated with a pad on the knees, for the lower part of the calf.
- Works
- Calves
- Equipment
- Seated calf raise machine
How to do it
- 1Sit with the pad on your thighs just above the knees and the balls of your feet on the step.
- 2Release the safety and let your heels drop for a stretch.
- 3Push up as high as you can onto your toes.
- 4Hold for a moment, then lower slowly.
Coach's tips
- It works the lower part of the calf, so it pairs well with standing raises.
Seated calf raise machine taken? Do this instead
Same muscles, different equipment. Closest match first.