Calf Raise from Deficit with Chair Supported
Expert Advice
Press through the balls of your feet and avoid bouncing at the bottom to maintain tension on the calf muscles.
How-to-do Steps
- Stand on a raised surface (like a step) with the balls of your feet on the edge and heels hanging off, holding onto a chair for balance.
- Raise your heels as high as possible by contracting your calf muscles.
- Lower your heels below the level of the step to stretch your calves.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Details
Primary

Calves100%
Equipment
Body weight

Exercise Type
Strength