How to Do Cable Calve Raise

Cable Calve Raise is a calves exercise using cable, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Calves

Equipment

Cable

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Cable Calve Raise

  1. 01Stand on a raised block or aerobic step in front of a low cable pulley.
  2. 02Attach a straight bar or handles to the cable and hold them at waist height or across the traps.
  3. 03Place the balls of the feet on the edge of the block and drop the heels down for a full stretch.
  4. 04Drive the toes into the block to lift the heels as high as possible against the cable resistance.
  5. 05Maintain a tall posture and straight knees to isolate the calves effectively.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Cable Calve 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 the knees bend during the lift, the tension will shift to the soleus; keep the legs straight to maximize gastrocnemius recruitment.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Cable Calve Raise questions

What muscles does Cable Calve Raise work?

Cable Calve Raise is catalogued as a calves exercise in A90 Training Club, with the calves as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Cable Calve Raise correctly?

Stand on a raised block or aerobic step in front of a low cable pulley. Attach a straight bar or handles to the cable and hold them at waist height or across the traps. Place the balls of the feet on the edge of the block and drop the heels down for a full stretch. Drive the toes into the block to lift the heels as high as possible against the cable resistance. Maintain a tall posture and straight knees to isolate the calves effectively.

What is the A90 coach tip for Cable Calve Raise?

If the knees bend during the lift, the tension will shift to the soleus; keep the legs straight to maximize gastrocnemius recruitment.

Is Cable Calve Raise suitable for beginners?

Cable Calve Raise is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Cable Calve Raise?

Cable Calve Raise uses cable.

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