Band Calf Raise

Body region

• Legs

Muscles

Main

• Gastrocnemius
• Soleus

Helps

• Tibialis Posterior
• Flexor Hallucis Longus
• Fibularis Longus

Holds

• Transversus Abdominis
• Gluteus Medius

Equipment

• Resistance Band

Technique

1. Stand tall with the middle of a resistance band under the balls of both feet and hold the ends at your sides or shoulders.
2. Keep your knees nearly straight and rise onto your toes as high as you can.
3. Pause at the top, then lower the heels slowly until you feel a stretch in the calves.

Cues

• Push through the big toe, not the outer edge of the foot.
• Pick a band that keeps tension on the way down.

Common mistakes

• Bouncing out of the bottom.
• Letting the ankles roll outward.
• Bending the knees to cheat the lift.

Variations

• Single-Leg Band Calf Raise

Alternatives

• Single-Leg Calf Raise
• Standing Calf Raise
• Band Seated Calf Raise