Standing machine calf raise

How to do it

1. Place your shoulders under the pads of the standing calf machine.
2. Rest the balls of your feet on the platform with your heels hanging.
3. Lower your heels below the platform to stretch.
4. Push through the balls of your feet, raising your heels as high as possible.
5. Lower under control to the stretch, without bouncing.

Common mistakes

• Bouncing at the bottom
• Bending the knees
• Using partial range

Other variations

• Standing dumbbell calf raise
• Leg press calf raise
• Seated dumbbell calf raise