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Legs Exercise Guide

Seated Machine Calf Raise

Target Muscle
Legs
Equipment Needed
Standard Gym / Bodyweight
Difficulty
Intermediate

Step-by-Step Execution Instructions

  1. Setup: Position yourself with proper posture, ensuring feet are firmly planted on the floor and core is braced tightly.
  2. Unrack / Initiate: Inhale deeply into your abdomen to build intra-abdominal pressure before initiating the movement.
  3. Eccentric Phase (Lowering): Lower the weight in a controlled manner over 2-3 seconds until reaching full muscle stretch.
  4. Concentric Phase (Lifting): Drive upwards explosively through your target muscles while exhaling past the sticking point.

For Muscle Mass (Hypertrophy)

Perform 3 to 4 sets of 8 to 12 reps with 90 seconds rest between sets.

For Maximum Strength

Perform 4 to 5 sets of 3 to 6 reps with 3 minutes rest between sets.

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