Platesmith
Log it in Platesmith. The app shows last time's numbers on every set of Standing 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
Keep the legs straight so the gastrocnemius does the work.
How to do it well
- Set the shoulder pads snug
- Rise onto the toes fully
- Lower slowly into a stretch
Common mistakes
- Bouncing at the bottom
- Bending the knees
Free programs with Standing Calf Raise
- Full Body (3 day)
- Upper / Lower (4 day)
- Push / Pull / Legs (3 day)
- Push / Pull / Legs (6 day)
- Hypertrophy Block (4 day)
- Upper / Lower Starter (4 day)
Similar exercises
- Donkey Calf Raise
- Leg Press Calf Raise
- Single-Leg Calf Raise
- Smith Machine Calf Raise
- Seated Calf Raise
- Tibialis 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.