Standing calf machine

Standing Calf Raise

A standing machine that loads ankle extension through a shoulder-supported carriage, training the calf muscles through a controlled rise and lower.
All equipment guides
01
Start position
02
Finish position
MOVEMENT PATH
The resistance travels up and down.
MUSCLES WORKED

Primary and supporting roles, kept distinct.

45° view
Primary
Calves
Supporting
No supporting muscle recorded
PRIMARY
Calves
SUPPORTING
None listed

How to set it up

1
Set the shoulder pads so you can stand tall beneath them.
2
Place the balls of both feet on the platform with heels free to travel.
3
Hold the frame and unlock the carriage only when balanced.

How the movement works

1
Rise onto the balls of the feet as high as control allows while keeping the knees softly extended.
2
Lower the heels slowly below or toward platform level without bouncing.
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Equipment geometry and adjustment points vary by manufacturer. Follow the placard on the specific machine and ask a qualified trainer when you are unsure.
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