Chair Seated Incline Calf Press Raise
Strengthen calves & shoulders with this seated exercise! Perfect for all levels - add weight as you get stronger.
The Chair Seated Incline Calf Press Raise is a compound exercise that mainly works the calves / shins and shoulders, with help from the triceps. You'll need: chair or dumbbells.
Required Equipment
Chair Seated Incline Calf Press Raise Muscles Worked
Primary
Upper Calf (gastrocnemius); Front Shoulder (anterior deltoid)
Secondary
Triceps (triceps brachii)
Chair Seated Incline Calf Press Raise Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Chair Seated Incline Calf Press Raise
Sit on a chair with your back straight and feet flat on the floor. Your legs should be bent at about 90 degrees.
Position your arms as if you were performing a shoulder press. For beginners, this can be done with just your body weight. As you progress, you can hold on to weights like dumbbells to increase resistance.
Slowly raise your heels as high as possible, putting the weight onto your toes and flexing your calf muscles. At the same time, extend your arms straight above your head, mimicking a shoulder press movement.
Hold the calf raise and pressed position for a moment, ensuring your calf muscles are fully contracted.
Slowly lower your heels back to the floor and return your arms to the starting position.
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions and sets.
Ensure you maintain good posture throughout the exercise, and avoid using jerky or rapid movements.
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Chair Seated Incline Calf Press Raise FAQs
What muscles does the Chair Seated Incline Calf Press Raise work?
The Chair Seated Incline Calf Press Raise mainly works the calves / shins and shoulders, with help from the triceps. The main muscles are the gastrocnemius and anterior deltoid.
What equipment do you need for the Chair Seated Incline Calf Press Raise?
Chair or dumbbells.
Is the Chair Seated Incline Calf Press Raise a compound exercise?
Yes. It's a compound movement, meaning it trains several muscle groups at once rather than isolating one.
What workout day should the Chair Seated Incline Calf Press Raise go on?
It belongs on push day in a push/pull/legs routine.
What are some Chair Seated Incline Calf Press Raise variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Barbell Seated Calf Raise, Calf Raise from Chair Supported Deficit, Chair Calf Rock Squat and Dumbbell Seated Calf Raise.
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