Band single leg calf raise

What it works

Primary muscle

Calves

Equipment

Resistance band

Movement

Legs

Type

Isolation

Logged as

Weight × reps

Suggested rest

90 seconds

How to do it

1. 1Stand with your feet hip-width apart and place the band around the ball of your left foot.
2. 2Hold onto a stable object for balance if needed.
3. 3Slowly raise your left heel off the ground, lifting your body weight onto the ball of your foot.
4. 4Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your left heel back down to the starting position.
5. 5Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch to the right leg.

What to do instead

• One leg floor calf raiseBodyweight
• Bodyweight standing calf raiseBodyweight
• Standing calf raise (on a staircase)Bodyweight
• Dumbbell single leg calf raiseDumbbell
• Single leg calf raise (on a dumbbell)Dumbbell
• Band two legs calf raise - (band under both legs)Resistance band

Easier variations

• Band two legs calf raise - (band under both legs)Resistance band
• Bodyweight standing calf raiseBodyweight
• Donkey calf raiseBodyweight
• Dumbbell standing calf raiseDumbbell

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