Elevated Standing Calf Raise
Description
The elevated standing calf raise performs bodyweight calf raises while standing on a step, block, or stair edge. The elevation allows the heels to drop below the step level, providing a full stretch that flat-floor calf raises cannot achieve.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Elevated Standing Calf Raise Instructions
- Stand with the balls of your feet on a step edge. Heels hanging off.
- Hold a wall or railing for balance.
- Lower your heels as far as possible for a deep calf stretch.
- Press through the balls of your feet to raise as high as possible.
- Squeeze your calves at the top.
- Lower under control. Full range every rep.
- Aim for 20 to 30 reps with bodyweight.
- Add dumbbells for progressive overload.
Elevated Standing Calf Raise Form & Visual
Elevated Standing Calf Raise Benefits
- Full range of motion from step elevation
- Deep calf stretch at the bottom
- No weights needed for effective training
- Available on any staircase
- Builds calf size and strength
- Easy to add weight with dumbbells
Elevated Standing Calf Raise Muscles Worked
- Gastrocnemius
- Soleus
- Achilles tendon
