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Standing Calf Raise

Also known as: Double Leg Calf Raise, Dumbbell Calf Raise, Standing Calf, Standing Dumbbell Calf Raise, Standing Machine Calf Raise, Standing Heel Raise, Standing Calf Raises, Machine Standing Calf Raise, Calf Raises, Plate-Loaded Calf Raise Machine, Plate-Loaded Heel Raise Machine, Weight Plate-Loaded Calf Raise Machine, Lever Calf Raise Machine

Body region

Muscles

Main

Holds

Equipment

Technique

  1. Stand with the balls of your feet on a raised edge, the load on your shoulders (machine pads or Smith bar) or in your hands (dumbbells).
  2. Keep your legs almost straight.
  3. Rise onto your toes as high as you can.
  4. Lower your heels below the edge for a full stretch.

Cues

  • Pause at the top and at the bottom.
  • Keep the weight over the big toe.

Common mistakes

  • Bouncing out of the bottom.
  • Bending the knees to lift.
  • Cutting the range short.

Alternatives

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