fitubaSeated calf raise machine
Calves · machine. Set the pad on your thighs, put the balls of your feet on the step and raise your heels as high as you can.
Main muscle: Calves
Also works: almost all the work falls on the main muscle
Equipment: machine
Typical: 2–4 sets of 12–20.
How to do it
- Set the pad on your thighs, put the balls of your feet on the step and raise your heels as high as you can.
- Lower your heels below the step until you feel the stretch.
- Pause at the top for a second; the work comes from your ankle, not from pushing with your legs.
Common mistakes
- Bouncing at the bottom instead of pausing in the stretch.
- Doing half reps because the weight is too heavy.
- Turning your feet in or out without control.
Alternative
No equipment, or want to switch it up: Seated dumbbell calf raise.
Log it in one message
Type or say: “Did 3x10 machine calf raise on level 6.”
Fituba logs the weights session and its points; in Train you can add sets, reps and load to compare your strength progress. Sample wording, not a prescription.FAQ
What muscles does the seated calf raise machine work?
Main: calves. It's an isolation exercise: almost all the work falls on that muscle.
How many sets and reps of machine calf raise?
Typical: 2–4 sets of 12–20. Adjust the load so you finish every set with good form; the load is the machine's number.
How do I log machine calf raise in Fituba?
In your account, open Train, pick Machine calf raise and add its sets, reps and load; or type “Did 3x10 machine calf raise on level 6” and Fituba logs your weights session.
Sources and limits
Original Fituba copy based on standard technique guides (StrengthLog · Calves). General education: the demo and these notes don't assess your form, mobility or the right load for you; for individual coaching, see a trainer.
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