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CALVES
Single Leg Standing Calf Raise
BeginnerBodyweight
Training one calf at a time doubles the load on the working leg and adds a balance challenge that pulls in the smaller stabilising muscles. It is also a clear way to spot and fix strength differences between your left and right sides. Steady, controlled reps get the most out of it.
How to do it
- 1
Engage your core and shift your weight onto one foot.
- 2
Lift the other foot a few inches off the floor and find your balance.
- 3
Push through the ball of your standing foot to raise that heel as high as possible.
- 4
Pause and squeeze at the top.
- 5
Lower the heel slowly, keeping tension in the calf.
- 6
Finish your reps, then switch to the other leg.
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