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Exercise: Machine Standing Calf

person doing Machine Standing Calf
person doing Machine Standing Calf

Primary Muscles:

  • Calves

Secondary Muscles:

Body Area:

  • Legs

Movement Type:

  • Accessory

Equipment:

Training Category:

  • Resistance

Proper Steps:

Begin standing on the raised platform with the balls of your feet
Drive the balls of your feet into the platform, pressing your body upwards into the shoulder pads
Control the return to starting position
For greater cougar calf gains, squeeze at the top for a second or two before descending, allowing heels to drop below the raised platform and holding for a second or two at the bottom before re-ascending
Repeat steps for desired amount of repetitions