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Exercise

Balance Board

Also known as: wobble board, rocker board balance, balance training

Balance Board — position 1Balance Board — position 2

Balance Board is a compound exercise for the calves. Main target: medial gastrocnemius, lateral gastrocnemius and soleus. Also works: tibialis anterior, biceps femoris and vastus lateralis. Equipment: other.

EquipmentOther
TypeCompound (multi-joint)
MovementStatic hold
CategoryStrength

Muscles worked

Muscles worked in the Balance Board: primary in bright, secondary in light
Primary
Medial gastrocnemiusLateral gastrocnemiusSoleus
Secondary
Tibialis anteriorBiceps femorisVastus lateralis

How to do it

  1. Place a balance board in front of you.
  2. Stand up on it and try to balance yourself.
  3. Hold the balance for as long as desired.

Similar exercises

Donkey Calf Raises
Other
Medial gastrocnemiusLateral gastrocnemius
Rope Jumping
Other
Medial gastrocnemiusLateral gastrocnemius
Foot-SMR
Other
Medial gastrocnemius
Peroneals Stretch
Other
Lateral gastrocnemius
Posterior Tibialis Stretch
Other
Soleus
Front Box Jump
Other
Vastus lateralisGluteus maximusMedial gastrocnemius

Alternatives with other equipment

Standing Calf Raises
Machine
Medial gastrocnemiusLateral gastrocnemius
Standing Dumbbell Calf Raise
Dumbbell
Medial gastrocnemiusLateral gastrocnemius
Calf Raises - With Bands
Bands
Medial gastrocnemiusLateral gastrocnemius
Knee Circles
Bodyweight
Medial gastrocnemiusLateral gastrocnemius
Rocking Standing Calf Raise
Barbell
Medial gastrocnemiusLateral gastrocnemius
Smith Machine Calf Raise
Smith machine
Medial gastrocnemiusLateral gastrocnemius
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