3-way Weighted Single-leg Calf Raise
Muscle Groups: Calves
3-way Weighted Single-leg Calf Raise focuses on Calves.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform 3-way Weighted Single-leg Calf Raise with proper form and technique.
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Stand on one leg with the ball of your working foot on an elevated surface, such as a step or weight plate.
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Hold a dumbbell in the hand opposite your working leg for resistance, or in both hands if preferred.
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For the first way, position your working foot so your toes point straight forward.
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Slowly raise your heel as high as possible, lifting your body by pressing through the ball of your foot.
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Hold briefly at the top, then slowly lower your heel below the level of the step, feeling a stretch in your calf.
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For the second way, reposition your working foot so your toes point inward, towards your other leg.
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Perform the calf raise by lifting your heel as high as possible, then slowly lowering it below the step.
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For the third way, reposition your working foot so your toes point outward, away from your body.
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Complete the calf raise by lifting your heel as high as possible, then slowly lowering it below the step.
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