Learn how to do standing calf raises correctly using the standing calf raise machine to build bigger, stronger calves and maximize muscle growth!
In this video, I'll show you the proper standing calf raise technique, including correct foot positioning, range of motion, how to get a deep stretch, and the most common calf raise mistakes to avoid.
Whether you're trying to grow stubborn calves, improve your lower body strength, or get more out of your leg workouts, mastering the standing calf raise machine is essential.
You'll learn: - How to use the standing calf raise machine correctly - Proper standing calf raise form and technique - Common calf raise mistakes that limit muscle growth - How to maximize your range of motion and calf activation - Tips for building bigger, stronger calves - Stop rushing your reps and start training your calves with intention!
What is going on? It is your form expert, Coach Kyle,
and today I'm going to show you how to use
the calf raise machine properly.
A lot of people do it improperly. First and most importantly,
there will always be one lever where you can
either bring it all the way up or all the way
down. If it's super low, it's really awkward to get in there.
You want to avoid that. If it's
super high, you can't get a full range
of motion depending on how tall you are. So I'm five foot eight
I like to bring it closer to the bottom
but more so around the middle now from here
All you're gonna do is grab on to the handle.
You're gonna step on to the platform right here get underneath the pads
You're gonna stand all the way up and from here
Make sure that your knees are pointing outwards
your toes are pointing outwards
So your knees don't cave in have your foot just like
this and all you're gonna do is bring it all the way down
get a deep stretch to the point where
your heels are being driven down towards the
ground this works the front of your calves
as well as your tib and it's a
game changer so bring it all the way down get
a nice stretch from here you
want to drive up stand on your tippy toes squeeze
to the top and really push
through you can see how much the calf
is activated get a squeeze at the top
control all the way down just like
that once again control every single rep get
a deep stretch push all the way through stand
on your tippy toes drive through
your big toe and control within every single rep now this is an amazing
exercise but so many people do it improperly they load on with as much
weight as they physically can they want
to max out they get underneath here and
they just go like this right this is completely wrong
and you also want to
make sure that your foots always hanging off like
this a lot of people go like
this and they'll just stand up
and they're not able to get that deep stretch and they're
wondering why they're not seeing much progress doing calf raises
so avoid those common mistakes
make sure to implement everything i said i have
a free form guide first link down below make sure
to grab that it's 100 plus exercises showing you how
to do everything properly and fix all
your form in the gym. Thank you so much.
We'll see you in the next video. Peace out.
