Description

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

Exercise

Calf raise

(Rotary Calfs)

Type: Bilateral Rest: 120s Equipment: Waden Maschine

Tutorial

1

Sit on the seat of the machine and position the balls of your feet on the platform. Your heels hang down and your calves are stretched. Knee joints are almost fully extended.
2

Push the platform away with the balls of your feet until your calves are maximally contracted. Hold the position briefly and exhale.
3

Return the platform slowly and in a controlled manner until you feel a good stretch in your calf muscles again. Breathe in as you do so.
4

One repetition has now been completed. Repeat this process for the specified number of repetitions.

Tip

Use the full range of motion! Move the platform back until your calves are stretched. Push the platform away until your calf muscles are contracted to the maximum. Perform the exercise slowly and with concentration to work your calf muscles intensively.