How to do the machine calf extension

Step by step

1. Select the appropriate load on the calf extension machine.
2. Sit down and grab the handles by your sides.
3. Place the balls of your feet on the footplate. Your legs should be straight.
4. Take a breath and flex your ankles to push the plate away as you exhale.
5. Hold for a moment and allow your ankles to bend as you breathe in.

Muscles worked

Sets and reps

Pick the row that matches your goal. Add weight or reps once every set feels controlled, and log each set so you can see the trend.

Programs that use the machine calf extension

• 6-Week Mass Builder3 × 15

Track your progress

Repto shows what you lifted on your last session for every set, suggests your next weight, and starts the rest timer when you tick the set. Your estimated 1-rep max and volume for each exercise are charted over time.