Cable standing calf raise

Cable standing calf raise

The cable standing calf raise is an exercise that targets the calf muscles using a cable machine for resistance. It involves standing upright and raising your heels off the ground to engage the calves, with secondary activation of the hamstrings and glutes.

The cable standing calf raise is an exercise that targets the calf muscles using a cable machine for resistance. It involves standing upright and raising your heels off the ground to engage the calves, with secondary activation of the hamstrings and glutes.

The cable standing calf raise is an exercise that targets the calf muscles using a cable machine for resistance. It involves standing upright and raising your heels off the ground to engage the calves, with secondary activation of the hamstrings and glutes.

How to Do the Cable standing calf raise

How to Do the Cable standing calf raise

How to Do the Cable standing calf raise

Stand facing a cable machine with your feet shoulder-width apart. Hold onto the cable machine handles or attach a cable ankle strap to your ankles. Raise your heels off the ground by extending your ankles as high as possible. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your heels back down to the starting position. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Difficulty

Beginner

Category

Strength

Target Muscle

Calves

Calves

Secondary Muscles

hamstrings, glutes

Equipment

Cable

Body Part

Lower legs

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