Standing Calf Raise
How to do it step by step, and the muscles it works.
- Body part
- Legs
- Equipment
- Bodyweight
- Type
- Isolation
How to do it
- Stand with the balls of your feet on a step, heels hanging off, and hold a wall or rail for balance.
- Lower your heels slowly below the step until you feel a stretch in your calves.
- Push up onto your toes as high as you can and squeeze your calves at the top.
- Keep your knees straight but not locked, and don't bounce at the bottom.
Warm up first and pick a weight you can control through the whole movement. Stop if something hurts.
Muscles worked
- CalvesMain
Also known as
Calf Raise · Bodyweight Calf Raise · Double Leg Calf Raise · Heel Raise · Standing Calf Raise (Bodyweight)