one leg floor calf raise
The one leg floor calf raise is a bodyweight exercise targeting the calves, performed by standing on one leg and raising the heel to engage the calf muscles. It also involves the ankles and feet as secondary muscles.
Difficulty
Equipment: Bodyweight
Duration: 30seconds
Calories: ~6/per minute
STRENGTH
Target Muscle
calvesLOWER POST
Secondary Muscles
anklesfeet
Instructions
- Stand with your feet hip-width apart and place your hands on a wall or sturdy object for balance.
- Lift one foot off the ground and balance on the other foot.
- Slowly raise your heel off the ground, lifting your body up onto the ball of your foot.
- Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your heel back down to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch legs and repeat.
