How to Do Bodyweight Standing Calf Raise

Bodyweight Standing Calf Raise is a calves exercise using bodyweight, listed as beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Calves

Equipment

Bodyweight

Difficulty

Beginner

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Bodyweight Standing Calf Raise

  1. 01Stand with feet hip-width apart and weight distributed evenly across the balls of the feet.
  2. 02Drive the big toe into the floor to lift the heels as high as possible.
  3. 03Hold the peak contraction for one second to emphasize the shortened muscle position.
  4. 04Lower the heels slowly until they are just millimeters above the floor.
  5. 05Maintain straight knees throughout the set to keep the tension on the upper calf.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Bodyweight Standing Calf Raise

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

If balance is an issue, lightly touch a wall with the fingertips but avoid pushing off it to ensure the calves do all the work.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Bodyweight Standing Calf Raise questions

What muscles does Bodyweight Standing Calf Raise work?

Bodyweight Standing Calf Raise is catalogued as a calves exercise in A90 Training Club, with the calves as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Bodyweight Standing Calf Raise correctly?

Stand with feet hip-width apart and weight distributed evenly across the balls of the feet. Drive the big toe into the floor to lift the heels as high as possible. Hold the peak contraction for one second to emphasize the shortened muscle position. Lower the heels slowly until they are just millimeters above the floor. Maintain straight knees throughout the set to keep the tension on the upper calf.

What is the A90 coach tip for Bodyweight Standing Calf Raise?

If balance is an issue, lightly touch a wall with the fingertips but avoid pushing off it to ensure the calves do all the work.

Is Bodyweight Standing Calf Raise suitable for beginners?

Bodyweight Standing Calf Raise is rated beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Do you need equipment for Bodyweight Standing Calf Raise?

No. Bodyweight Standing Calf Raise is listed as a bodyweight movement in the A90 catalogue, so you can train it with no kit.

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