Standing Calf Raise

Technique

Stand with the balls of your feet on the edge of a step or platform with heels hanging off. Lower your heels as far as possible to stretch the calves, then rise up onto the balls of your feet as high as you can. Pause at the top and lower slowly.

Steps

1. Stand with the balls of your feet on the platform and your heels hanging off
2. Hold a stable support and keep your legs straight without locking your knees
3. Lower your heels under control until you feel a calf stretch
4. Press through the balls of your feet to raise your heels as high as possible
5. Pause at the top, then lower slowly

Common mistakes

• Bouncing out of the bottom position
• Using only a partial range of motion
• Rolling the ankles inward or outward
• Bending the knees excessively

Variations

• Single-leg standing calf raise
• Floor standing calf raise
• Toes-in standing calf raise
• Toes-out standing calf raise

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