Single-leg ledge calf raise (Single-leg calf raise off the step)

Muscles

• Gastrocnemius
• Soleus
• Flexor digitorum brevis
• Flexor digitorum longus
• Flexor hallucis longus
• Flexor hallucis brevis

Technique

1. Stand on the ball of your foot on a ledge.
2. Slowly descend your heel is as low as it can go and pause at the bottom.
3. Smoothly drive he heel up as high as it will go, until you are on your tiptoes and pause at the top.
4. Hold onto something for support or hold your palms against the wall for balance (but don't use the support to put less weight on your foot).

Similar Exercises

• Weighted ledge calf raise
• Weighted donkey calf raise
• Weighted single leg calf raise
• Side hop arms raise
• Side hop

Equipment

• Step platform