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Calf Extension Machine demonstration

Calf Extension Machine.

Seated calf extension on a weight-stack machine. Isolates the soleus for controlled hypertrophy work.

Calves Machine beginner lower legs

How to do it

Sit on the machine with the balls of your feet on the platform and pads secured over your knees.
Set the weight. Drop your heels below the platform for a full stretch.
Press up onto your toes to full extension. Pause briefly at the top.
Lower under control back to the stretched position. That's one rep.

Form cues

Full range: deep heel drop, high toe extension.
Slow eccentric — 2–3 seconds down.
Keep knees pinned to the pads through the whole rep.

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