Hack Calf Raise
The calf raise in a hack squat machine: back on the sled, shoulders under the pads, legs straight, the sled rising with the heels.
How to do it
Setup
Shoulders under the pads, back on the sled, balls of the feet on the platform's edge.
Steps
- With the legs straight, open the safety catches.
- Push the sled up the rails by rising onto the toes.
- Sink the heels below the edge; lock up after the set.
Common mistakes
Opening the catches with bent knees: straighten first. Heels on the platform: set the balls of the feet on its edge so the heels can drop. Knees softening at the bottom: keep them straight.
Breathing
Exhale rising, inhale lowering.
