Beginner
Standing Calf Raise
Author
Owen JonesUpdated
17 Sep 2024Demonstration Video
- Description
- Instructions
- Muscle Groups
- Tips
Exercise Description
Standing Calf Raise helps you build larger calve muscles. It also improves ankle strength and stability, helps with injury prevention, improves athletic performance,
Exercise Instructions
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Step 1
Stand shoulder-width apart with your toes on the edge of the box, or step so your heels and midfoot hang over the edge to feel a stretch in your calves. Use a wall or handrail as a support to keep your balance. This is your starting position. -
Step 2
Press your toes into the box, so your heels come up, stop, and then lower yourself back to the starting position, making sure you feel a stretch in your calves.
Muscle Groups
Standing Calf Raise targets Calves, Legs as seen below.
Exercise Tips
- Resist making this movement bouncy. Instead, control the movement throughout.
- Be sure to tighten your calves at the top of the movement.
- Remember to lower your heel as low as possible to get the most stretch.
- Keep your legs straight throughout the movement.
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