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Hack Calf Raise
Muscles involved
The hack calf raise uses the hack squat machine to load your calves. It offers stable support for heavy calf work.
How to do it
- Set up a squat machine and select the desired weight.
- Place your chest flat on the pad and your shoulders under the shoulder pads.
- Stand on the platform and push the weight upward off the rack.
- Lift your heels off the floor as much as you can, contract your calves, and return in a controlled manner.
Equipment required
Muscles worked
Tips
- Perform a pause at the top of the movement to maximize calf contraction. - Avoid bouncing at the bottom to protect your Achilles tendon. - Keep your knees slightly bent during the entire exercise to better isolate your calves.
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PrincipianteFrequently asked questions
Hack Calf Raise: which muscles does it work?
Hack Calf Raise mainly works: Calves. It also involves: Gastrocnemius, Soleus.
What is Hack Calf Raise good for?
The hack calf raise uses the hack squat machine to load your calves. It offers stable support for heavy calf work.
How do you do Hack Calf Raise with proper form?
- Perform a pause at the top of the movement to maximize calf contraction. - Avoid bouncing at the bottom to protect your Achilles tendon. - Keep your knees slightly bent during the entire exercise to better isolate your calves.
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