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How to do a one leg floor calf raise

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About one leg floor calf raise

TIER

5

DIFFICULTY

intermediate

EQUIPMENT

none

TARGET MUSCLES

calves

Instructions for Proper Form

Setup:

Position: Stand on one leg, near a wall or sturdy object you can hold onto for balance.
Stance: Lift your non-working foot off the floor, either by bending the knee or crossing it behind your standing leg.

The Movement:

Raise: Press through the ball of your standing foot to raise your heel as high as possible off the floor.
Squeeze: Squeeze your calf muscle at the top of the movement and hold for a moment.
Lower: Slowly lower your heel back to the floor.
Repeat: Complete all reps on one leg before switching to the other.

Tips:

For a greater range of motion, stand on the edge of a step or a weight plate so you can drop your heel lower than your toes.
To add resistance, hold a dumbbell in the hand on the same side as your working leg.

Alternatives

machine seated calf raise

Seated Calf Raise Machine

standing calf raise

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dumbbell standing calf raise

dumbbell seated calf raise

barbell standing calf raise on riser

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barbell seated calf raises

one leg floor calf raise

machine standing calf raise

Standing Calf Raise Machine

smith-machine reverse calf raise

barbell standing calf raise