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Seated calf raise

Secondary: none listed

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Strength

8–10

reps · long rest

Hypertrophy

10–15

reps · 60–90s rest

Endurance

15–25

reps · short rest

Form cues

  • Pad on the lower thighs, full stretch of the soleus at the bottom.
  • Press the balls of the feet and pause at the top.
  • Slow negatives.

Common mistakes

  • Using the knees to lift
  • Tiny range of motion

Same muscle group