Hack Squat Calf Raise

Hack Squat Calf Raise is a beginner isolation push using machine. It loads Calves.

Why this lift

The Hack Squat Calf Raise is a beginner isolation push lift. It primarily loads Calves. You need machine. Most programs place it after your main compounds, as accessory work. You may also hear it called Hack Squat Calf Raises.

Calves want frequency more than hero sets. A few sets most days beats one brutal session on Friday. If you are new to the gym, learn it with a light load and keep it.

Muscles worked

• Primary: Calves
• Secondary: —

Setup

• Set machine and take a stance you can own. Brace before you descend.

How to do it

1. Sit between the hips and knees together. Load Calves through the whole foot.
2. Drive up to a tall lockout without dumping the knees in.

Coaching cues

• Knees track over the toes.
• Stay braced from unrack to rack.

Common mistakes

• Knees caving. Push the floor apart; reduce the load.
• Collapsing the chest. Big breath and a proud torso.

How to program it

Treat the Hack Squat Calf Raise as accessory work: 2–4 sets after your main compounds, enough to feel the target muscle without stealing recovery from the big lifts.

If the Hack Squat Calf Raise does not agree with you, Barbell Calf Raise trains Calves with a different setup.

Related lifts

• Barbell Calf Raise Calves
• Bodyweight Elevated Calf Raise Calves
• Calf Raises Calves
• Elevated Smith Machine Calf Raise Calves
• Machine Leg Press Calf Raise Calves
• Seated Machine Calf Raise Calves

FAQ

What muscles does the Hack Squat Calf Raise work?

The Hack Squat Calf Raise works Calves.

What equipment do I need for the Hack Squat Calf Raise?

You need machine.

Is the Hack Squat Calf Raise suitable for beginners?

Yes. The Hack Squat Calf Raise is marked beginner in this catalog. Start lighter than you think and film one set from the side.