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Log it in Platesmith. The app shows last time's numbers on every set of Single-Leg Calf Raise, times your rest and tells you when to add weight. Free, with no ads.
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Muscles worked
| Main | Gastrocnemius |
| Also | Soleus |
Setup
Hold a wall or rail for balance so you can focus on the calf.
How to do it well
- Balance on one foot on a raised edge
- Rise as high as possible
- Lower slowly into the stretch
Common mistakes
- Using momentum to bounce
- Not achieving full range
Free programs with Single-Leg Calf Raise
- First Two Weeks (bodyweight)
- Bodyweight Full Body (3 day)
- Bodyweight Upper / Lower (4 day)
- Dumbbells Only: Upper / Lower (4 day)
- Dumbbells Only: Push / Pull / Legs (6 day)
- Hypertrophy Block: Dumbbells (4 day)
Similar exercises
- Donkey Calf Raise
- Leg Press Calf Raise
- Smith Machine Calf Raise
- Standing Calf Raise
- Wall Tibialis Raise
- Seated Calf Raise
General guidance, not medical advice. Start lighter than you think, and check with a doctor first if you have a health condition or injury.