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Exercise

Cable Single-Leg Calf Raise

Also known as: cable standing one leg calf raise, cable calf raise, single leg cable calf raise

Cable Single-Leg Calf Raise is a isolation exercise for the calves. Main target: medial gastrocnemius and lateral gastrocnemius. Also works: soleus. Equipment: cable.

EquipmentCable
TypeIsolation
MovementPush
CategoryStrength

Muscles worked

Muscles worked in the Cable Single-Leg Calf Raise: primary in bright, secondary in light
Primary
Medial gastrocnemiusLateral gastrocnemius
Secondary
Soleus

How to do it

  1. Attach a handle to a low pulley, face the machine and hold the handle at your side (same side as the working leg).
  2. Stand on one leg with the ball of your foot on a step or plate, heel off the edge; hold the frame with your free hand for balance.
  3. Lower the heel to get a full stretch in the calf.
  4. Rise onto your toes as high as possible, squeeze at the top, then lower under control. Finish the set and switch legs.

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
Donkey Calf Raises
Other
Medial gastrocnemiusLateral gastrocnemius
Rocking Standing Calf Raise
Barbell
Medial gastrocnemiusLateral gastrocnemius
Smith Machine Calf Raise
Smith machine
Medial gastrocnemiusLateral gastrocnemius
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