Band Calf Raise — start position
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Calves / Beginner / Isolation (single joint)

Band Calf Raise

A standing calf raise with a resistance band under the feet and handles held at the shoulders.

At a glance

Primary
Calves
Equipment
Resistance band
Movement pattern
Ankle push-off (plantar flexion)
Level
Beginner
Type
Calves, Isolation (single joint)

How to do it

  1. Stand with the balls of your feet on a band and bring the handles up to your shoulders.
  2. Keep your body tall and knees straight.
  3. Rise up onto your toes as high as possible.
  4. Pause, then lower your heels back to the floor.

Tips

  • Pause at the top.
  • Do not bounce.

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Muscles worked

Neck (Front)Upper traps (Front)Front delts (Front)Side delts (Front)Chest (Front)Serratus anterior (Front)Biceps (Front)Forearms & grip (Front)Abs (Front)Obliques (Front)Hip flexors (Front)Quads (Front)Adductors (Front)Shins (tibialis) (Front)Calves — primary (Front)Outer shins (peroneals) (Front)Feet (arch & toes) (Front)Neck (Back)Upper traps (Back)Upper back (rhomboids, mid/lower traps) (Back)Rear delts (Back)Side delts (Back)Rotator cuff (Back)Lats (Back)Lower back (erectors) (Back)Triceps (Back)Forearms & grip (Back)Hip abductors (glute med) (Back)Glutes (Back)Hamstrings (Back)Adductors (Back)Calves — primary (Back)
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  • Primary: Calves

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