Description

Calf raises are a classic exercise for training the calf muscles in isolation.

Exercise

Calf raise

Sitting

Type: Bilateral Rest: 120s Equipment: Waden Maschine

Tutorial

1

Sit on the seat and place the balls of your feet on the footrest. Your heels should hang down. Position the cushion on your thighs. Unlock the mechanism.
2

Push your lower legs powerfully upward from your calves so that your feet are on their toes. Hold the position briefly and exhale as you do so.
3

Slowly lower yourself until you feel a good stretch in your calf muscles. Breathe in as you do so.
4

A repetition has thus been performed. Repeat this process for the specified number of repetitions.

Tip

Position the pad on your thighs, just behind your knees. Use the full range of motion! Go down until your calves are stretched. Push yourself all the way up until your calf muscles are contracted to the maximum. Perform the exercise slowly and with concentration to work your calf muscles intensively.