Seated Cable Calf Raise
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Muscles worked
- High load
- Calves · Soleus
Primary muscles
How to do it
Sit on a bench close to a low pulley with your knees bent and the balls of your feet planted. Hold a rope attachment securely across your lower thighs, just above the knees, so the cable pulls downward on them. Raise your heels, pause, and lower them under control.
Form cues
- Keep your knees bent.
- Raise your heels without bouncing.
Safety
Talk to a professional before this exercise if you have any of the following:
KneeAnkleHip
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.