Calf raise
Meaning in sports & fitness, with examples
In sports & fitness, calf raise means: An exercise in which the heels rise against body weight or another resistance, either while standing or while seated.
In Turkish: baldır yükseltme, topuk kaldırma
How it is used
Coaches specify standing or seated calf raises and the resistance used.
Example sentences
She paused at the top of the calf raise.
The pause happens after the heels have lifted.
The calf raise machine was beside the cable station.
The exercise name identifies a machine designed for it.
Common collocations
- standing calf raise
- seated calf raise
Related terms
More terms: Exercises & Technique
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