Single-leg Standing Calf Raise

Primary muscles
Calves
Secondary muscles
Abs
Equipment
Body weight
Movement pattern
None

Steps

  1. 1 Stand on a box with the ball of one foot, allowing your heel to hang off the edge, and place your hands on a wall for support.
  2. 2 Raise your heel as high as possible by pushing through the ball of your foot, contracting your calf.
  3. 3 Slowly lower your heel back down, allowing it to drop below the level of the box to stretch your calf.
  4. 4 Complete your repetitions on one side, then switch to the other leg.

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