Standing Single Leg Calf Raise with Support
Description
The standing single leg calf raise with support is a basic unilateral calf drill done while holding a wall or rail for balance. The support removes balance demand so the calf can be loaded fully.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Standing Single Leg Calf Raise with Support Instructions
- Stand on one foot near a wall or rail.
- Hold the wall or rail for balance support.
- Lift the other foot off the floor by bending the knee.
- 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 and continue for all reps then switch.
Standing Single Leg Calf Raise with Support Form & Visual
Standing Single Leg Calf Raise with Support Benefits
- Builds the calf.
- Trains one calf at a time for symmetry.
- Support removes balance demand.
- Useful for calf focus.
- Joint friendly drill.
Standing Single Leg Calf Raise with Support Muscles Worked
- Gastrocnemius
- Soleus
- Calves
Standing Single Leg Calf Raise with Support Variations & Alternatives
- Standing Calf Raise
- Seated Calf Raise
- Donkey Calf Raise
- Single Leg Calf Raise
