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Calf Raise

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01Facts

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Calf Raise is a beginner single-joint isolation pushing exercise targeting the Calves in the Legs region. Performed using a machine, it falls under the strength category.

02Muscle recruitment

Scored primarily as Legs. Stimulus share across muscles:

LegsSHARE60

03Equipment variations

Machine

Calf Raise

Also called standing calf machine, calf raises, standing calves

External load · Gym

Smith

Smith Calf Raise

Smith Calf Raise is a beginner single-joint isolation pushing exercise targeting the Calves in the Legs region. Performed using a Smith machine, it falls under the strength category.

Also called smith machine calf raise

External load · Gym

Barbell

Barbell Calf Raise

Barbell Calf Raise is a beginner single-joint isolation pushing exercise targeting the Calves in the Legs region. Performed using a barbell, it falls under the strength category.

External load · Gym

Dumbbell

Dumbbell Calf Raise

Dumbbell Calf Raise is a beginner single-joint isolation pushing exercise targeting the Calves in the Legs region. Performed using dumbbells, it falls under the strength category.

External load · Home

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