Cable Standing One Leg Calf Raise
Description
The cable standing one leg calf raise is performed standing on one foot with a cable attached to a belt or held in the same-side hand. The single-leg setup doubles the load on the working calf and adds balance demands. It is a great accessory for calf hypertrophy.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Cable Standing One Leg Calf Raise Instructions
- Attach a low cable to a belt at your waist or hold a handle in one hand.
- Stand on one foot facing away from the cable.
- Position the working foot on a small block with the heel hanging off.
- Lift the other foot off the floor.
- Hold a wall or rack for balance.
- Brace your core and keep the standing leg slightly bent.
- Press up onto your toes by lifting your heel high.
- Lower slowly to a deep stretch. Complete reps on one side before switching.
Cable Standing One Leg Calf Raise Form & Visual
Cable Standing One Leg Calf Raise Benefits
- Targets the calves unilaterally
- Constant cable tension
- Trains balance
- Strong calf builder
- Reduces strength imbalances
- Builds calf size
Cable Standing One Leg Calf Raise Muscles Worked
- Calves
- Soleus
- Gastrocnemius
