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Calf raise
Difficulty Isolation movements
How to perform it
Standing raise onto your toes with knees locked mainly targets the calf muscle (gastrocnemius), less the deeper soleus. Rise as high as you can and lower slowly.
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Equipment
No equipment (bodyweight)
Muscles worked
Front
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Calf raises
Exercise family Β· pattern: Isolation movements
1 family Β· 3 variationsDifficulty
- Calf raiseCurrently viewing
- Seated calf raise
- Single-leg calf raise
Difficulty describes how demanding the execution is. It is not a recommended training order.