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.
How it is executed
- 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.
- Muscles worked
- Calves
- Primary muscle
- Calves
- Equipment
- Bodyweight · Step
- Movement pattern
- Lower body
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- What it is for
- Strength · Hypertrophy
