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Hack Squat Calf Raise demonstration

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Strength / Hack Squat

Hack Squat Calf Raise

A calf raise performed in the hack squat machine, loading the calves heavily without balancing a bar.

Equipment

Hack Squat

Experience

intermediate

Movement

isolation

Primary muscles

Instructions

  1. 01

    Load yourself into a hack squat machine with shoulders under the pads.

  2. 02

    Place the balls of your feet on the platform with heels hanging off.

  3. 03

    Keep your legs straight with a slight knee bend.

  4. 04

    Press through the balls of your feet to raise your heels.

  5. 05

    Lower your heels back below the platform for a stretch.

  6. 06

    Repeat for the desired number of reps.

Choose a load and range you can control. These instructions are general guidance, not a substitute for individual coaching.