Smith One Leg Floor Calf Raise
Start off setting up a smith machine with the amount of weight that you would like to perform for this exercise and placing either a step or block underneath the bar. Position yourself underneath the bar so that the bar is racked on the top of your back muscles. Step up on the block
Lever Seated Calf Raise (plate loaded) (VERSION 2)
Sit in the calf raise machine and place your forefeet on the foot platforms, with your heels extending off. Place your thighs under the lever pads and adjust the pads to snugly support your thighs. Lift the lever a little and release the safety bar, giving the lever freedom to descend. Hold the handles
Lever Rotary Calf
Sit on seat and position forefeet on horizontal foot bar. Grasp handles to sides and straighten knees. Push lever by extending ankles as far as possible. Return by bending ankles until calves are stretched. Repeat.
Dumbbell Standing Calf Raise (female)
Grasp dumbbell in both hands. Position toes and balls of feet on calf block with arches and heels extending off. Balance yourself. Raise heels by extending ankles as high as possible. Lower heels by bending ankles until calves are stretched. Repeat.
Sled Calf Press On Leg PressSled machine
Using a leg press machine, sit down on the machine and place your legs on the platform directly in front of you at a medium (shoulder width) foot stance. Lower the safety bars holding the weighted platform in place and press the platform all the way up until your legs are fully extended in
Smith Calf Raise (version 2)Smith machine
Position bar on upper chest height and place calf block under bar. Position back of shoulders under bar and grasp bar to sides. Position toes and balls of feet on calf block with arches and heels extending off. Disengage bar by rotating bar back. Stand erect by extending knees and hips. Raise heels by
Lever Standing Calf Raise
Place shoulders under padded lever. Position toes and balls of feet on calf block with arches and heels extending off. Grasp handles or sides of padded lever. Stand erect by extending hips and knees. Raise heels by extending ankles as high as possible. Lower heels by bending ankles until calves are stretched. Repeat.
