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Standing Calf Raise (Machine) - Male

Instructions

  • Before you begin the exercise, adjust the shoulder pads of the machine to the proper height. 
  • Place the shoulder pads on your shoulders and stand shoulder-width apart on the machine's platform. 
  • With your legs straight and your knees NOT locked, drop your heels below your toes. 
  • Shift your weight to your toes and lift your heels high -- tighten your calves with the movement. 
  • Hold this position for a brief moment and then return to the starting position. Repeat. 
  • Exhale as you lift your heels and inhale as you bring them back to the floor.
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    Tip

    Keep your abdominal muscles tight and your shoulders back throughout the movement. Make your calves do the work.

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