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Standing Calf Raise Machine

Calf muscle
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Targets: Calf

About

It is a machine workout that intensively trains calf muscles and adds weight to it!

How to Standing Calf Raise Machine

Starting Position

1. Please place the tips of both feet on the platform.

2. Please spread your legs shoulder-width apart.

3. Please keep your body close to the machine.

Proper Form

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

2. While resisting the weight, please stop so that your heels do not touch the ground.

Breathing Technique

Exhale when you lift 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 prevent your back from bending.

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