Seated Calf Raises
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Bent-knee calf raise that isolates the soleus (which crosses only the ankle) via plantar flexion.
Detail
Seated calf raises are the exercise for the soleus. With the knee flexed (seated), the gastrocnemius becomes ineffective, so the soleus — which crosses only the ankle joint — does the plantar flexion. Pointing on the big toe emphasizes the inner portion, and vice versa. Listed as an intermediate calf selection (Keiser).
Key facts
- Primary Muscle: Soleus.
- Bent-knee position isolates the soleus (gastrocnemius is taken out).
- Big-toe emphasis shifts inner/outer loading.
Connections
- Soleus — primary mover (crosses only the ankle).
- Gastrocnemius — taken out of the movement when the knee is flexed.
- Calves (Gastrocnemius and Soleus) — calf training overview.
- Plantar Flexion — the joint action.
- Standing Calf Raises — the straight-knee (gastrocnemius) variation.
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