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Calf Raise Machine
Difficulty: beginner
Primary Muscles: Calves, Gastrocnemius
Secondary Muscles: Soleus
📝 How to Use
- 1.Step onto platform with shoulders under pads
- 2.Place balls of feet on edge, heels hanging off
- 3.Lower heels below platform level for stretch
- 4.Push up onto toes as high as possible
- 5.Squeeze calves at top for 1 second
- 6.Lower with control back to starting position
✅ Form Tips
- •Full range of motion - deep stretch to full contraction
- •Keep legs straight (slight bend in knees)
- •Don't bounce at bottom
- •Pause and squeeze at top
- •Control the negative portion
❌ Common Mistakes
- •Bouncing to generate momentum
- •Not achieving full range of motion
- •Bending knees excessively
- •Moving too quickly
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