CalvesBeginnerIsolation

Seated Calf Raise

Seated calf raise for the deeper soleus muscle.

Seated Calf Raise: correct exercise technique

Benefits

  • Trains the soleus
  • Easy to recover from

How to do it

  1. Full stretch at the bottom
  2. Pause at the top
  3. Steady tempo

Common mistakes

  • Bouncing out of the stretch
  • Partial reps

Starting prescription

sets
3
reps
12–20
Rest
60 s
Reps in reserve
1
Load step
2.5 kg

Alternatives

Programs that use it

3×/week18 weeks

18-Week Full Body 3×

A periodised 3-day full-body program in three 6-week phases for muscle and strength, with an optional arms & shoulders day.

IntermediateBuild muscle75 min
4×/week12 weeks

Upper / Lower 4×

Four sessions a week alternating upper and lower body, 12 weeks in two phases.

IntermediateBuild muscle75 min
6×/week12 weeks

Push / Pull / Legs 6×

A high-volume 6-day split for experienced lifters. Can also be run 3 days a week on rotation.

AdvancedBuild muscle75 min

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