Zirv FitnessStrength exercise
Eccentric-Accentuated Standing Calf Raise
How to do it
- Set up in a standing calf raise machine.
- Raise up onto your toes with a normal tempo.
- Slowly lower your heels over 4-5 seconds on the eccentric phase.
- Get a deep stretch at the bottom of each rep.
- Press back up explosively.
- The slow eccentric maximizes calf muscle fiber recruitment.
Muscles worked
CalvesMuscles located at the back of the lower leg, responsible for plantar flexion of the foot. All Calves exercises
GastrocnemiusSuperficial calf muscle responsible for plantar flexion and knee flexion.
Related Calves exercises
- Type
- Strength
- Equipment
- Calf Raise Machine
- Primary muscles
- Calves, Gastrocnemius
- Measured in
- Reps and weight