Calf Raise Machine
Technique guide
Set-up
- Stand on the platform with the balls of your feet on the edge and the shoulder pads resting on your shoulders.
How to do it
- Let your heels sink slowly below the platform.
- Drive up onto the balls of your feet as high as you can.
- Hold for a second at the top before lowering.
Coaching cues
- Straight legs, soft knees.
- Keep your weight over your big toes.
Common mistakes
- Rushing through short reps.
- Bending the knees to bounce the weight up.
Safety
- Step on and off the platform carefully, with the weight fully supported.
Reviewed by Anthony Markson on 2026-11-01
This is general fitness information, not medical advice. If you have pain or an injury, see a doctor or physiotherapist before training.
Alternatives
Easier and harder versions of this movement, and the same movement with other equipment.
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