Videos » Exercise Encyclopedia » Calves » Single Calf Raise

Instructions

• Hold your trunk tight and keep your back straight
• Position yourself leaning towards the wall
• Hold the wall for balance
• Rest your leg on the back of your knee
• Raise your heal as high as possible
• Lower your heal so it almost touches the floor
• Alternative - Place a slightly raised block or weight disc under your toes for additional leverage

Muscles involved

• Gastrocnemius