How to do it
Pause for a full second at the top of each raise before lowering.
- 1
Adjust the machine to fit your height and sit with your knees under the pad.
- 2
Place the balls of your feet on the foot platform with heels extending off.
- 3
Push up onto your toes, fully extending your ankles.
- 4
Slowly lower your heels below the level of the platform for a deep stretch.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Keep your knees slightly bent to avoid hyperextension and focus on a full range of motion for maximum calf engagement.
Common mistakes
- ✕Bouncing at the bottom of each rep
- ✕Rolling the ankles outward on the push
- ✕Shifting the hips forward off the seat