Band Seated Calf Raise

Body region

• Legs

Muscles

Main

• Soleus

Helps

• Gastrocnemius
• Flexor Hallucis Longus

Holds

• Fibularis Longus

Equipment

• Resistance Band

Technique

1. Sit on a bench with knees bent about 90 degrees and feet flat.
2. Run a band under the balls of your feet and over your knees, holding it in place with your hands.
3. Lift the heels as high as possible, pause, and lower slowly.

Cues

• Keep the knees bent the whole set to load the soleus.
• Press the balls of the feet firmly into the floor.

Common mistakes

• Letting the band slip off the knees.
• Rushing the lowering phase.
• Using too light a band and bouncing.

Alternatives

• Seated Calf Raise
• Band Calf Raise