Calf raise on the hack squat

A isolation exercise for the calves. Equipment: hack squat machine.

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WorksCalves

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How to do it

Setup: Shoulders under the pads, balls of the feet on the bottom edge of the plate.
Rise as high as you can
Lower into a full stretch

Muscles worked

Calf raise on the hack squat: 3D figure mid-rep with the calves highlighted

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Equipment

Hack squat machine

Alternatives

Exercises that train the same main muscles. See all calf raise on the hack squat alternatives.

Ankle hopsNo equipment
Barbell calf raiseBarbell, Squat rack and Plyo box or step
Bent-over calf raisePlyo box or step
Calf raiseNo equipment
Calf raise holdNo equipment
Kettlebell calf raiseKettlebells and Plyo box or step

More calves exercises

Standing calf raiseCalf raise machine
Single-leg dumbbell calf raiseDumbbells and Plyo box or step
Jumping jacksNo equipment
High kneesNo equipment
Leg press calf raiseLeg press
Seated calf raiseCalf raise machine

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