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Illustration of the Single-Leg Calf Raise: Full stretch at the bottom, full contraction at the top, no bouncing.
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Single-Leg Calf Raise

Single-Leg Calf Raise is an isolation isolation movement for calves, using no equipment. 3 sets of 15-25, 1 min rest.

Primary muscle
Calves
Equipment
None — bodyweight
Difficulty
Beginner
Sets and reps
3 × 15-25
Rest
45s
Force
push

How to do it

  1. 1
    Set up

    One foot on a stair edge, fingertips on a wall for balance.

  2. 2
    The cue that matters

    Full stretch at the bottom, full contraction at the top, no bouncing.

  3. 3
    Work it

    3 sets of 15-25, resting about 1 minute between them. Both sides, same number of reps.