Cable Standing Calf Raise
The Cable Standing Calf Raise mainly works the calves / shins. You'll need: cable handle attachment and cable machine.
Required Equipment
Cable Standing Calf Raise Muscles Worked
Primary
Upper Calf (gastrocnemius); Lower Calf (soleus)
How to do the Cable Standing Calf Raise
Stand on the edge of the platform with the balls of your feet securely positioned and heels hanging off, holding onto the cable machine handles for balance.
Keep your body upright with a slight bend in your knees to protect the joints throughout the movement.
Press through the balls of your feet and raise your heels as high as possible to contract your calves.
Pause briefly at the top of the movement while squeezing your calf muscles tightly.
Slowly lower your heels back down past the platform level to feel a deep stretch in your calves before starting the next rep.
Cable Standing Calf Raise FAQs
What muscles does the Cable Standing Calf Raise work?
The Cable Standing Calf Raise mainly works the calves / shins. The main muscles are the gastrocnemius and soleus.
What equipment do you need for the Cable Standing Calf Raise?
Cable handle attachment and cable machine.
What workout day should the Cable Standing Calf Raise go on?
It belongs on leg day in a push/pull/legs routine.
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