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Bent-Knee Cable Calf Raise

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Muscles worked

High load
Calves · Soleus
Low load
Quads

Primary muscles

Secondary muscles

How to do it

Hold a handle from a low pulley and stand close enough that the cable pulls downward. Bend both knees into a shallow squat and keep that angle steady. Lift your heels without straightening your knees, then lower slowly.

Form cues

  • Hold the knee bend steady.
  • Move through your ankles.

Safety

Talk to a professional before this exercise if you have any of the following:

KneeAnkleHipLower back

This is general exercise reference, not medical advice. Stop and consult a qualified professional if an exercise causes pain, and never work through joint pain.