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Seated Calf Raise
Course: FHP – Knowledge Movement Pattern: Single-joint | isolation Target: Soleus Synergist(s):
Exercise
Regressions: Progressions: Standing Calf Raise

Equipment: Machine
Description:
  1. Take a seat on the machine and place the balls of your feet on the platform with your toes pointed in – your heels will naturally hang off. Position the base of quads under the knee pad and allow your hands to rest on top.
  2. Extend your ankles and release the safety bar.
  3. Lower the heels by dosiflexing ankles until the calves are fully stretched.
  4. Extend the ankles and exhale as you flex the calves.
  5. Repeat for the assigned number of repetitions.
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