How to Do Kettlebell Seated Calf Raise

Kettlebell Seated Calf Raise is a calves exercise using kettlebell, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Calves

Equipment

Kettlebell

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Kettlebell Seated Calf Raise

  1. 01Sit on a bench with the balls of the feet on a raised block and resting a kettlebell vertically on top of the left knee.
  2. 02Lower the left heel toward the floor until a deep stretch is felt in the Achilles tendon.
  3. 03Press through the big toe to raise the heel as high as possible, pausing for a second at the peak.
  4. 04Exhale during the ascent and complete the set before switching the kettlebell to the right leg.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Kettlebell Seated Calf Raise

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Calves Pushes off the ground through the ankle.

Stabilisers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.
  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

Keep the torso upright and stationary to prevent the hips from assisting the kettlebell in the upward phase.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Kettlebell Seated Calf Raise questions

What muscles does Kettlebell Seated Calf Raise work?

Kettlebell Seated Calf Raise is catalogued as a calves exercise in A90 Training Club, with the calves as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Kettlebell Seated Calf Raise correctly?

Sit on a bench with the balls of the feet on a raised block and resting a kettlebell vertically on top of the left knee. Lower the left heel toward the floor until a deep stretch is felt in the Achilles tendon. Press through the big toe to raise the heel as high as possible, pausing for a second at the peak. Exhale during the ascent and complete the set before switching the kettlebell to the right leg.

What is the A90 coach tip for Kettlebell Seated Calf Raise?

Keep the torso upright and stationary to prevent the hips from assisting the kettlebell in the upward phase.

Is Kettlebell Seated Calf Raise suitable for beginners?

Kettlebell Seated Calf Raise is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Kettlebell Seated Calf Raise?

Kettlebell Seated Calf Raise uses kettlebell.

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