Exercise Guide

Standing Calf Raise (On A Staircase)

beginnerRecommendedIsolationCore Variation
Exercise Visual

Standing Calf Raise (On A Staircase)

Calves Body Weight

beginner

Category

lower legs

Body Part

lower legs

Equipment

body weight

Target

calves

Instructions

  1. 1

    Stand on the edge of a step or a sturdy platform with your heels hanging off and your toes on the step.

  2. 2

    Hold onto a railing or wall for balance if needed.

  3. 3

    Slowly raise your heels as high as possible, lifting your body weight onto the balls of your feet.

  4. 4

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

  5. 5

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles

AnklesCalvesFeet

Movement Data

Role

Calf

Pattern

squat

Priority

7/10

Variation Rank

1

Workout Split

legs

Classification

Isolation

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