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Cable Standing Calf Raise

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Intermediate

target Target Muscle Groups

Primary: Calves accessibility Lower Legs
Hamstrings Glutes

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Cable

Category

strength

Mechanic

isolation

Cal/min

5.5

Force

push

Cable Standing Calf Raise is a intermediate single-joint isolation pushing exercise targeting the Calves in the Lower Legs region. Performed using cable, it falls under the strength category. Secondary muscles engaged include Hamstrings and Glutes.

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1

Stand facing a cable machine with your feet shoulder-width apart.

2

Hold onto the cable machine handles or attach a cable ankle strap to your ankles.

3

Raise your heels off the ground by extending your ankles as high as possible.

4

Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your heels back down to the starting position.

5

Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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