Single-Leg Calf Raise

Movement pattern

Plantarflexion

Equipment

Bodyweight

Muscle groups

Calves

Level

Beginner

Type

Isolation, push, one side at a time

Load

Bodyweight

Logged as

Reps

Muscles worked

Main muscles: Gastrocnemius

Also works: Soleus

Stabilisers: Tibialis anterior

More exercises for: Calf exercises

Alternatives by equipment

Alternatives listed in the exercise knowledge graph come first, then exercises with the same movement pattern that train the same muscles. Joint stress is the knowledge graph's rating, not medical advice.

Bodyweight

• Calf Raise Beginner

Dumbbells

• Dumbbell Calf Raise Beginner
• Single-Leg Dumbbell Calf Raise Intermediate

Barbell

• Barbell Calf Raise Beginner
• Single-Leg Barbell Calf Raise Intermediate

Machines

• Leg Press Calf Raise Beginner
• Seated Calf Raise Beginner
• Standing Calf Raise Beginner
• Single-Leg Machine Calf Raise Beginner

Smith machine

• Smith Machine Calf Raise Beginner

How to program it

In a free plan with a muscle-building goal, the generator programs Single-Leg Calf Raise as 3 sets of 10–15 reps. It uses double progression: once you reach 15 reps on every set, it moves you on to a harder version or added load.

Related exercises

Belongs to: Standing Calf Raise

Variation of: Standing Calf Raise

Other names

German: Wadenheben, Einbenig · Spanish: Elevación de pantorrilla izquierda · French: Lever du mollet gauche

Liftosaur: Single Leg Calf Raise, Bodyweight · wger: Calf raises, one legged

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Identifier: single-leg-calf-raise

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