Seated Calf Raises

Description

Sit in a seated calf raise machine with the pad on your lower thighs. Rise up on your toes as high as possible, then lower your heels as far as possible for a full stretch. The seated position (bent knee) shifts emphasis from the gastrocnemius to the soleus—a flat muscle that lies beneath the gastrocnemius. Developing the soleus adds width to the calf when viewed from the front. Arnold trained both standing and seated calf raises to ensure complete calf development. Use the same high-rep approach: 15-20 reps with full range of motion.