Single-Leg Calf Raise

Also known as: Single Leg Standing Calf Raise, One-Leg Calf Raise, Single-Leg Step Calf Raise

Single-Leg Calf Raise is a isolation strength exercise using body only that trains the calves.

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Primary muscles: Calves

How to do it

1. Stand on the edge of a step on the ball of one foot, holding a rail or wall lightly for balance.
2. Let the heel sink below the step until you feel a stretch in the calf.
3. Rise as high as you can onto the ball of the foot and pause briefly at the top.
4. Lower slowly to the stretched position, finish the set, then switch legs.

Track it with MyoAmigo

MyoAmigo pre-fills every set of the Single-Leg Calf Raise from last time, charts your estimated 1RM trend so you can see strength move without testing a true max, and flags a stall with a concrete fix. It also credits this work toward your weekly Calves volume on the MyoMap heatmap. New to the movement? Start with picking a working weight and progressive overload.

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