CalvesIntermediateIsolation
Single-Leg Calf Raise
Calf raise on one leg on a step.
Benefits
- Heavy enough without weights
- Balance and ankle stability
How to do it
- Ball of the foot on a step
- Hold a wall for balance
- Full stretch and full rise
Common mistakes
- Bouncing
- Bending the knee to help
Starting prescription
- sets
- 3
- reps
- 10–20
- Rest
- 45 s
- Reps in reserve
- 1
Safety and limitations
- Ankle · Avoid
Avoid with a moderate or worse ankle limitation; use an easier alternative.
Alternatives
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