Seated Calf Raise
Seated calf raise is a strength training calf exercise that develops the calves muscles.
Depending on the anatomy of your muscles you may only be able to develop strength and not bulk in the calves. Longer muscles can develop bulk better than short ones.
Muscles Worked
Primary Muscles: Calves (Soleus)
What you need: A Dumbbell a chair and a small objet to place your feet on such as a thick book or block.
Preparation :
- Sit with your feet on block and toes pointing straight ahead.
- Place a dumbbell on your thigh near your knees supporting it with your hands.
- You can also use a barbell.
- Draw your belly button in.
- Flex your toes completely contracting the calf muscles and lifting your knees up.
- Slowly lower down to where the heal of your foot is slightly lower than the block and repeat.
Return from Seated Calf Raise to Strength Training Exercises
