Legs
Hack Squat Calf Raise
Stand on hack squat machine with balls of feet on platform edge. Lower heels slightly to stretch calves.
- Equipment
- Gym Machine
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Focus Area
- Legs
- Injury risk
- Moderate
Primary muscles
- Gastrocnemius
- Soleus
Secondary muscles
- Tibialis Anterior
Target muscles
- legs
How to perform
- 1
Stand on hack squat machine with balls of feet on platform edge.
- 2
Lower heels slightly to stretch calves.
- 3
Push through balls of feet to raise heels.
- 4
Pause at top and repeat.
Safety & form
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