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Single-Leg Calf Raise

Stand on one foot with the ball of your foot on a step or plate and your heel hanging off. Hold a wall or rail for light balance only. Press up onto your toes as high as possible, squeeze the calf, then lower slowly until you feel a deep stretch. Complete all reps on one side before switching. Avoid using your hand to assist the lift.

CALVES · LOWER BODY

Single-Leg Calf Raise: how the movement is executed

How it is executed

  1. Stand on one foot with the ball of your foot on a step or plate and your heel hanging off.
  2. Hold a wall or rail for light balance only.
  3. Press up onto your toes as high as possible, squeeze the calf, then lower slowly until you feel a deep stretch.
  4. Complete all reps on one side before switching.
  5. Avoid using your hand to assist the lift.
Muscles worked
Calves
Primary muscle
Calves
Equipment
BodyweightStep
Movement pattern
Lower body
Difficulty
Intermediate
What it is for
StrengthHypertrophy

Variations and substitutions

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