Seated Calf Raise primarily works the calves. It is categorized as a squat movement and uses Machine.
- Primary muscles
- calves
- Equipment
- Machine
- Movement pattern
- squat
- Catalog difficulty
- 2 of 5
How to do Seated Calf Raise
- Pads on lower thighs, balls of feet on platform
- Drive through big toes to top position
- Lower under control to full stretch
Common mistakes
- Short range — use weight you can move fully
Muscles worked
The primary catalog target is calves. Exercise feel varies with setup, range of motion, and individual anatomy.
Related exercises and substitutions
A useful substitute should preserve the job this movement has in the session—not merely train a nearby body part. Explore the related Movviva guides below, then compare pattern, target muscles, available equipment, and difficulty.
Standing Calf Raise · Leg Press Calf Raise · Heel-to-Toe Walk · Jump Rope · Tibialis Raise · Calf Extension (Machine)
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