Standing Calf Raise
Technique guide
Set-up
- Stand on the platform or a step with the balls of your feet on the edge.
- Rest your shoulders under the pads if using a machine.
How to do it
- Lower your heels below the step until you feel a stretch in your calves.
- Rise up onto your toes as high as you can.
- Pause at the top, then lower slowly.
Coaching cues
- Use the full range: deep stretch to full height.
- Keep your knees straight but not locked.
Common mistakes
- Bouncing at the bottom.
- Doing small, fast reps.
Reviewed by Anthony Markson on 2026-11-01
This is general fitness information, not medical advice. If you have pain or an injury, see a doctor or physiotherapist before training.
Alternatives
Easier and harder versions of this movement, and the same movement with other equipment.
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