How to Do Calf Raise From Deficit With Chair Supported

Calf Raise From Deficit With Chair Supported 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 Calf Raise From Deficit With Chair Supported

  1. 01Place a sturdy block or step in front of a chair for balance support.
  2. 02Stand on the edge of the block with your heels hanging off and hold the chair for stability.
  3. 03Lower your heels slowly below the level of the block until you feel a deep stretch.
  4. 04Press through the balls of your feet to raise your heels as high as possible.
  5. 05Pause at the peak of the contraction before lowering back down.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Calf Raise From Deficit With Chair Supported

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

Keep your weight over the big toe to ensure the medial head of the gastrocnemius is fully engaged.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Calf Raise From Deficit With Chair Supported questions

What muscles does Calf Raise From Deficit With Chair Supported work?

Calf Raise From Deficit With Chair Supported is catalogued as a calves exercise in A90 Training Club, with the calves as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Calf Raise From Deficit With Chair Supported correctly?

Place a sturdy block or step in front of a chair for balance support. Stand on the edge of the block with your heels hanging off and hold the chair for stability. Lower your heels slowly below the level of the block until you feel a deep stretch. Press through the balls of your feet to raise your heels as high as possible. Pause at the peak of the contraction before lowering back down.

What is the A90 coach tip for Calf Raise From Deficit With Chair Supported?

Keep your weight over the big toe to ensure the medial head of the gastrocnemius is fully engaged.

Is Calf Raise From Deficit With Chair Supported suitable for beginners?

Calf Raise From Deficit With Chair Supported is rated beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Do you need equipment for Calf Raise From Deficit With Chair Supported?

No. Calf Raise From Deficit With Chair Supported is listed as a bodyweight movement in the A90 catalogue, so you can train it with no kit.

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