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Standing Calf Raise
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"I trained calves every single day until they became a strong point."
— Arnold Schwarzenegger
Description
The primary calf mass builder. Stand on the platform and raise up onto your toes.
Equipment
calf raise machine
Tips
- 1.Full stretch at bottom
- 2.Squeeze at the top
- 3.Vary foot position
Common Mistakes
- ✗Bouncing
- ✗Partial reps
- ✗Not enough volume
Variations
Donkey calf raiseSingle-leg calf raiseSmith machine calf raise