How to Do Band Two Legs Calf Raise (Band Under Both Legs) Version 2

Band Two Legs Calf Raise (Band Under Both Legs) Version 2 is a calves exercise using resistance band, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Calves

Equipment

Resistance band

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Band Two Legs Calf Raise (Band Under Both Legs) Version 2

  1. 01Stand with both feet shoulder-width apart on the center of a resistance band, holding the handles at shoulder height to create tension.
  2. 02Shift the body weight onto the balls of the feet while maintaining a neutral spine.
  3. 03Press through the toes to lift the heels as high as possible, exhaling at the peak of the contraction.
  4. 04Pause for one second at the top to maximise the squeeze in the calf muscles.
  5. 05Lower the heels back to the floor under control until the band is at its starting tension.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Band Two Legs Calf Raise (Band Under Both Legs) Version 2

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Calves Pushes off the ground through the ankle.

Stabilisers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.
  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

Maintain a slight bend in the knees throughout to ensure the tension remains on the gastrocnemius rather than the joint capsule.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Band Two Legs Calf Raise (Band Under Both Legs) Version 2 questions

What muscles does Band Two Legs Calf Raise (Band Under Both Legs) Version 2 work?

Band Two Legs Calf Raise (Band Under Both Legs) Version 2 is catalogued as a calves exercise in A90 Training Club, with the calves as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Band Two Legs Calf Raise (Band Under Both Legs) Version 2 correctly?

Stand with both feet shoulder-width apart on the center of a resistance band, holding the handles at shoulder height to create tension. Shift the body weight onto the balls of the feet while maintaining a neutral spine. Press through the toes to lift the heels as high as possible, exhaling at the peak of the contraction. Pause for one second at the top to maximise the squeeze in the calf muscles. Lower the heels back to the floor under control until the band is at its starting tension.

What is the A90 coach tip for Band Two Legs Calf Raise (Band Under Both Legs) Version 2?

Maintain a slight bend in the knees throughout to ensure the tension remains on the gastrocnemius rather than the joint capsule.

Is Band Two Legs Calf Raise (Band Under Both Legs) Version 2 suitable for beginners?

Band Two Legs Calf Raise (Band Under Both Legs) Version 2 is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Band Two Legs Calf Raise (Band Under Both Legs) Version 2?

Band Two Legs Calf Raise (Band Under Both Legs) Version 2 uses resistance band.

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