Calves exercise

Machine Calf Raise

How to do the Machine Calf Raise with correct form — the muscles worked, equipment, and step-by-step technique from the Fitonist exercise library.

Adjust the shoulder pad corresponding to your height. Step underneath the pad and place the balls of your feet on the platform with your toes pointed straight ahead - your heels will naturally hang off. Extend the hips and knees in order to raise the shoulder pad. Lower the…
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Illustration showing the Machine Calf Raise
Targets

Muscles worked

Calves muscle Calves Primary
Gear

Equipment

Calf raise machine Calf raise machine
Technique

How to do the Machine Calf Raise

  1. 1 Adjust the shoulder pad corresponding to your height.
  2. 2 Step underneath the pad and place the balls of your feet on the platform with your toes pointed straight ahead - your heels will naturally hang off.
  3. 3 Extend the hips and knees in order to raise the shoulder pad.
  4. 4 Lower the heels by dorsiflexing the ankles until the calves are fully stretched.
  5. 5 Extend the ankles and exhale as you flex the calves.