Standing Calf Raise

Setup

1. 01Set the shoulder pads so the legs stay nearly straight.
2. 02Place the balls of the feet on the platform with heels free.
3. 03Stand tall and brace the trunk under the load.
4. 04Let the heels drop slightly to find a stretched start.

Execution

1. 01Lower the heels below the platform into a deep stretch.
2. 02Keep the knees mostly straight throughout.
3. 03Drive the balls of the feet down to rise onto the toes.
4. 04Reach full plantarflexion before lowering under control.

Checkpoints

• -Knees stay nearly straight to bias the gastrocnemius.
• -The bottom reaches a full heel-down stretch.
• -The top reaches a complete rise onto the toes.
• -Each rep moves at a controlled tempo.

Common mistakes

• -Bouncing out of the bottom instead of controlling the stretch.
• -Cutting the range short at the top or bottom.
• -Bending the knees and shifting work off the calves.
• -Rolling onto the outside edge of the foot.