Standing Single Leg Calf Raise Balance
Description
The standing single leg calf raise balance is a unilateral calf drill done without any support. Removing the wall or rail forces the foot and ankle to stabilize while the calf does the work.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Standing Single Leg Calf Raise Balance Instructions
- Stand on one foot with the other foot lifted.
- Set the arms at the sides for balance.
- Brace the core and keep the chest up.
- Allow the heel to drop slightly toward the floor.
- Press up onto the toes by raising the heel.
- Squeeze the calf hard at the top.
- Lower with control to the start.
- Continue for all reps then switch sides.
Standing Single Leg Calf Raise Balance Form & Visual
Standing Single Leg Calf Raise Balance Benefits
- Builds the calf.
- Trains ankle stability.
- No equipment required.
- Improves balance.
- Useful for athletes.
Standing Single Leg Calf Raise Balance Muscles Worked
- Gastrocnemius
- Soleus
- Tibialis posterior
Standing Single Leg Calf Raise Balance Variations & Alternatives
- Standing Calf Raise
- Seated Calf Raise
- Donkey Calf Raise
- Single Leg Calf Raise
