Standing Calf Raise
Step-by-step technique for Standing Calf Raise, an exercise for calves using machine. From the Frog Fitness exercise library.
How to do it
- Stand in the machine with shoulders under the pads and toes on the edge. Alternative use a smithmachine
- Lower your heels below the edge for a full stretch.
- Press up onto your toes as high as you can.
- Lower back under control.
Coach tip: The standing version targets the outer calf (gastrocnemius).
Muscles worked
Primary: Calves
Standing Calf Raise is a strength exercise that loads the calves using machine. Log it in Frog Fitness to follow how the load develops over time.
At a glance
- Primary muscle
- Calves
- Equipment
- Machine
- Type
- Strength