Exercise guide

Standing Calf Raise – Simple, Effective

Calves respond to full range of motion and controlled pauses.

Target muscles

Calves, especially gastrocnemius, plus ankle stability

Execution

  • Rise up slowly onto your toes.
  • Hold for about one second at the top.
  • Lower under control into a deep stretch.

Common mistakes

  • Bouncing.
  • Short range of motion.
  • Rushing reps.

Progression

Single-leg → add load → slow eccentrics, for example 3 seconds lowering.

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