Exercise library
Calves
Seated Calf Raise
- Primary muscle
- Calves
- Equipment
- Machine
- Movement pattern
- Calf
- Role in a program
- Accessory
How to do it
Sit with the pads across your lower thighs and the balls of your feet on the platform. Raise your heels as high as possible, squeeze at the top, then lower into a full stretch.
Video demo coming soon.
Similar & swap-friendly exercises
Missing the equipment, or does this one aggravate something today? These also train the calves — pick a substitute that feels strong and pain-free. For an actual injury, get it assessed by a professional.
- Donkey Calf RaiseMachineCalf
- Leg Press Calf RaiseMachineCalf
- Smith Machine Calf RaiseMachineCalf
- Standing Calf RaiseMachineCalf
- Band Seated Calf RaiseBandCalf
- Band Standing Calf RaiseBandCalf
No-equipment alternatives
Training at home or on the road — bodyweight options for the calves: