band single leg calf raise

A lower legs exercise targeting the calves, performed with band.

band single leg calf raise demonstration
band single leg calf raise — demonstration

Body part

Lower Legs

Equipment

Band

Target muscles

Calves

Secondary muscles

Ankles, Feet

How to do band single leg calf raise

  1. Stand with your feet hip-width apart and place the band around the ball of your left foot.

  2. Hold onto a stable object for balance if needed.

  3. Slowly raise your left heel off the ground, lifting your body weight onto the ball of your foot.

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

  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch to the right leg.

Muscles worked

Primary (target)

Calves

Secondary

AnklesFeet

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