Arms and calves · Regular
Single Leg Calf Raise
A calf raise on one foot, which roughly doubles the load and builds calf and ankle strength for running and jumping.
Demo by Lena, an AI coach. Its start and end, as stills.
- Works
- calves
- Kit
- No kit
- Dose
- 10 to 15 reps each side
It goes into the workout in progress at the Bench, as a new group in its main set.
Set up
Stand on one foot with the other lifted behind you, fingertips on a wall for balance. Stand on the edge of a step to add range once it gets easy.
While you move
- Rise all the way up
- Ankle stays straight, no rolling
- Hold one second
- Lower slow and full
Avoid
- Rolling onto the outside of your foot
- Bending the knee to bounce
- Doing quick half reps
Take care if you have trouble with your ankles.