Station

Calf Raise Exercise

TARGETS: Calves

Calf Raise Station
KEY POINTS FOR THE CALF RAISE EXERCISE
  • Stand sideways with the balls of your feet on the calf raise platform.
  • Raise your heels up as far as they   can go.
  • Return to start position.
  • Repeat until tired.

Stand sideways on the edge of the calf raise platform with your hands gripping one of the abdominal knee raise arm pads.

Firmly position the balls of your feet on the platform so that your heels are hanging over the edge. 

Raise your heels as high as possible by contracting your calf muscles fully. Pause for three seconds.

Lower your heels below the platform to the starting position.

Repeat exercise movement for as many reps as possible. 
 

Calf raises are an easy, low-impact method for strengthening the lower leg. Strong calf muscles result in better stability and balance, decreased risk of ankle and knee injuries, and better agility when running and jumping.