MOVEMENT GUIDE / OPTIONAL SUPPORT
Calf raise
Rise onto the balls of your feet, pause, and lower slowly.
Target muscles
Gastrocnemius and soleus
Setup
Stand tall with feet stable and choose a range you can control.
Perform the move
Rise onto the balls of your feet, pause, and lower slowly. Return slowly to the starting position. Keep breathing and stop if the movement causes pain.
Why use it?
Build practical leg strength for getting up, climbing and daily tasks.
Common mistake
Bouncing at the bottom.
Alternative
Single-leg calf raise
The demonstration uses dumbbells. Start without external load when appropriate.
Opens the publisher’s original page. Use your session’s written prescription for sets and repetitions.
Exercise within a comfortable range. Stop if a movement causes pain.
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