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Seated Calf Raise Machine

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Targets: Calf

About

It's a machine workout that intensively trains your calf muscles and adds weight to it!

How to Seated Calf Raise Machine

Starting Position

1. Please adjust the knee pads to knee height.

2. Place the balls of both feet on the footrest.

3. Spread your legs shoulder-width apart.

Proper Form

1. Please raise your heels as high as possible to contract your calf muscles.

2. Please hold while resisting the weight, making sure your heels do not touch the ground.

Breathing Technique

Exhale when you raise your legs, and inhale when you lower them.

Precautions

1. Please be careful not to let your knees spread apart.

2. Keep your chest up and engage your core to avoid bending your waist.

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