one leg floor calf raise
one leg floor calf raise — highlighted muscle: calves

Muscles worked

calves, ankles, feet

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one leg floor calf raise

Body part
lower legs
Equipment
body weight
Target muscle
calves
Muscle group
ankles

Secondary muscles

How to perform it

  1. 1

    Stand with your feet hip-width apart and place your hands on a wall or sturdy object for balance.

  2. 2

    Lift one foot off the ground and balance on the other foot.

  3. 3

    Slowly raise your heel off the ground, lifting your body up onto the ball of your foot.

  4. 4

    Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your heel back down to the starting position.

  5. 5

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch legs and repeat.

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