Single Leg Calf Raise

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Instructions Preparation Position toes and balls of feet on calf block with heels and arches extending off. Place hand or hands on support for balance. Lift one leg to rear by bending knee. Execution Raise heel by extending ankle as high as possible. Lower heel by bending ankle until calf is stretched. Repeat. Continue with opposite leg. Comments Keep knee straight throughout exercise or bend knee slightly only during stretch. Quadriceps serve as synergists muscle if knee is bent slightly during stretch. Easier Resistance can be reduced by assisting raise with other leg or pulling/pushing body upward. Both feet can also be used with additional weight. Self-assisted with upper body Self-assisted with other foot Dumbbell Standing Calf Raise Harder Hold dumbbell in one hand to make exercise more difficult. Dumbbell

Classification  Utility: Basic or Auxiliary  Mechanics: Isolated  Force: Push Muscles Target Gastrocnemius Synergists Soleus Stabilizers Gluteus Medius Gluteus Minimus