Exercise
Standing Calf Raise on Step
Also known as: standing calf raise (on a staircase), calf raise on step, stair calf raise
Standing Calf Raise on Step 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 with the balls of both feet on the edge of a step or sturdy platform, heels hanging off; hold a rail or wall for balance.
- Lower your heels below the step level until you feel a deep stretch in the calves.
- Push through the balls of your feet and rise as high onto your toes as possible.
- Squeeze at the top for a second, then lower slowly and repeat.
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Bodyweight
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Alternatives with other equipment
Standing Calf Raises
Machine
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Standing Dumbbell Calf Raise
Dumbbell
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Calf Raises - With Bands
Bands
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Donkey Calf Raises
Other
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Rocking Standing Calf Raise
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Smith Machine Calf Raise
Smith machine
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