Calves
Single-Leg Calf Raise
Beginner
Bodyweight
Isolation
Calves
How to do it
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Stand on one foot at the edge of a step with the heel hanging off.
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Hold a wall or post only as much as balance requires.
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Rise as high as you can on that one foot.
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Lower the heel below the level of the step, then repeat.
Common mistakes
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Leaning too hard on your hands so the load shifts off the calf.
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Bouncing at the bottom instead of lifting from a dead stop.
Tips
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Great for evening out a strength difference between sides.
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Needs no equipment — easy to do at home.
Secondary muscles
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