one leg calf raises Muscles Worked
Calf raises work just the calves in the lower leg. Performing them on two legs is easiest and mostly focuses on strength. However, performing them on only one leg is more challenging as you have to lift all your body weight with just one leg now - while balancing. It’s a functional exercise for when you must reach up high into cabinets.
Muscles Targeted
Primary Muscles
CalvesSecondary Muscles
How to do One leg calf raises
Begin standing with all of your weight on one leg. Lift the other leg off the ground and hover it in the air a few inches off the ground. Hold onto a wall, countertop, or chair in front of you, if desired.
Raise up onto your toes as you lift the heel as high as possible.
Then, lower your heel back down.
Repeat for the desired repetitions, on both legs.
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