
Legs
Seated Calf Raise
Calves (soleus)
Muscle group
Free weights
Equipment
Recommended
3
Sets
15–20
Reps
Rest Timer
00:45
Default rest: 45s
Common Cues
- 1Brace your core and keep a neutral spine throughout.
- 2Control the lowering phase — 2 to 3 seconds down.
- 3Focus tension on the calves (soleus) on every rep.
- 4Stop 1–2 reps short of failure on your working sets.