Elevated Standing Calf Raise
4 steps Updated 29/08/2026
Elevated Standing Calf Raise is a bodyweight exercise targeting Calves (Gastrocnemius, Soleus).
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How to perform it
- Stand on the edge of a step with your heels hanging off, placing your forefeet securely on the edge. Hold onto a stable surface for balance if necessary.
- Lower your heels below the level of the platform to feel a stretch in your calf muscles.
- Press through your forefeet to raise your heels as high as possible, fully contracting your calf muscles.
- Slowly lower your heels back down to the starting position, maintaining control throughout the movement. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
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Last updated: 29/08/2026
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