Seated Calf Raise
Seated Calf Raise works the soleus muscle – muscles that sit underneath the gastrocnemius muscle. However, this is a good option for people who find it challenging to stay balanced when standing.
BEGINNER
Standing Calf Raise
Standing Calf Raise helps you build larger calve muscles. It also improves ankle strength and stability, helps with injury prevention, improves athletic performance,
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
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.
Alternative Exercises
Donkey Calf Raise
Donkey Calf Raise targets the main muscles on the backs of your lower legs—specifically the gastrocnemius muscle and the soleus muscle near your Achilles tendon.
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