Single-Leg Calf Raise Guide: Form and Benefits
Master the right-leg calf raise with our expert guide. Learn proper form, avoid common mistakes, and build lower-leg strength using only your bodyweight.
How to Perform
- Stand upright on a flat surface with your feet hip-width apart and your hands resting on a wall or steady chair for balance.
- Shift your entire weight onto your right foot and lift your left foot slightly off the floor, keeping the right knee straight but not locked.
- Contract your right calf muscle to push through the ball of your foot, raising your heel as high as possible.
- Pause at the peak of the movement for one second to maximize the muscular contraction.
- Slowly lower your right heel back to the ground under control to return to the starting position.
- Complete the desired number of repetitions before switching to the left leg to ensure balanced development.
Common Mistakes
- Bouncing at the bottom of the movement instead of using controlled repetitions.
- Rushing the eccentric phase and letting the heel drop too quickly.
- Leaning forward or using your hands to push yourself upward.
- Failing to achieve a full range of motion at the top of the lift.
Muscles Worked
Primary movers
- Calves
Stabilizers
- Ankle Stabilizers
- Foot Arches
- Tibialis Posterior
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