standing calf raise (on a staircase)
Body part:
lower legs
Equipment:
body weight
Body target:
calves
Secondary muscles:
- ankles
- feet
Instructions:
- Stand on the edge of a step or a sturdy platform with your heels hanging off and your toes on the step.
- Hold onto a railing or wall for balance if needed.
- Slowly raise your heels as high as possible, lifting your body weight onto the balls of your feet.
- Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your heels back down to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.