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Standing Calf Raise

Primary target: Gastrocnemius (腓肠肌)

Exercise Details

Equipment
Standing calf machine/Smith
Sets & Reps
4 sets × 12-20 reps · rest 60 s
How to do it
Knees straight (gastrocnemius position); sink the heels for a full 1-second stretch at the bottom, rise to the highest point and squeeze; knees never bend.
Common mistakes
Bending the knees to cheat, fast bouncy reps, half range

Muscles Worked

Gastrocnemius

Other Exercises for the Same Muscle

Donkey Calf Raise · Jump Rope · Frog Jump

See the Gastrocnemius in the 3D anatomy tool →