Legs · Isolation Exercise
Seated Calf Raise
The Seated Calf Raise is an isolation exercise that primarily trains the Calves. Here is how to perform it with good form, the muscles it works, and how to program it.
Isolation
Machine / Dumbbell
Beginner
Muscles worked
Calves — primary
How to perform the Seated Calf Raise
1
Set up
Pad on lower thigh, knees at 90°.
2
Execute
Drop heels for a full stretch.
3
Form check
Drive up, squeeze hard at the top of every rep.
How to program it
2–3 sets × 10–15 reps · 0–1 reps in reserve · 60–90 s rest
Progress by adding a rep or a little load each week, keeping the reps in reserve shown above.
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