Exercise
Single-Leg Calf Raise
Also known as: one leg floor calf raise, single leg calf raise, one leg calf raise bodyweight
Single-Leg Calf Raise is a isolation exercise for the calves. Main target: medial gastrocnemius and lateral gastrocnemius. Also works: soleus. No equipment needed — just your bodyweight.
Muscles worked
How to do it
- Stand on one leg near a wall or rail, holding it lightly for balance; lift the other foot off the floor.
- Rise onto the ball of your foot as high as possible, keeping the knee straight.
- Pause at the top, then lower the heel back to the floor under control.
- Complete all repetitions, then switch legs.
Similar exercises
Standing Calf Raise on Step
Bodyweight
Medial gastrocnemiusLateral gastrocnemius
Calf Stretch Hands Against Wall
Bodyweight
Medial gastrocnemiusLateral gastrocnemius
Ankle Circles
Bodyweight
Medial gastrocnemiusLateral gastrocnemius
Calf Stretch Elbows Against Wall
Bodyweight
Medial gastrocnemiusLateral gastrocnemius
Knee Circles
Bodyweight
Medial gastrocnemiusLateral gastrocnemius
Seated Calf Stretch
Bodyweight
Medial gastrocnemiusLateral 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
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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