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one leg floor calf raise

one leg floor calf raise exercise guide with muscles, equipment, animation and step-by-step instructions. Target: calves. Equipment: body weight.

one leg floor calf raise exercise demonstration
Target muscle
calves
Muscle group
ankles
Body part
lower legs
Equipment
body weight

Secondary muscles

ankles, feet

How to perform

  1. Stand with your feet hip-width apart and place your hands on a wall or sturdy object for balance.
  2. Lift one foot off the ground and balance on the other foot.
  3. Slowly raise your heel off the ground, lifting your body up onto the ball of your foot.
  4. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your heel back down to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch legs and repeat.