Seated Calf Raise

Smith Seated Calf Raise Exercise

Target Muscle: Soleus (Calves)

Workout Mechanics: Isolated | Workout Force: Push Exercise | Utility: Auxiliary

Stablizer Muscle: No significant stabilizers

Synergists: Gastrocnemius

Seated Calf Raise Instructions

Seated Calf Raise Technique

Position bar slightly higher than lower leg height. Wrap bar pad around center of bar. Place calf block under bar and bench near bar. Sit on bench facing bar and place toes on lower portion of platform with heels extending off. Grasp bar to sides and extend ankles to raise knees so lower thighs are under padded bar. Push heels further up and dismount bar.

Seated Calf Raise Form

Lower heels by bending ankles until calves are stretched. Raise heels by extending ankles as high as possible. Repeat.

Safety stops can be used to support bar at lowest position, particularly if it is difficult to rack bar to original height. If possible, adjust height of bench or calf block so thigh is close to horizontal.