How to Do Elevated Standing Calf Raise

Elevated 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 Elevated Standing Calf Raise

  1. 01Stand with the balls of the feet on the edge of a step and heels hanging off.
  2. 02Lower the heels toward the ground until a deep stretch is felt in the calf muscles.
  3. 03Drive through the big toes to lift the heels as high as possible.
  4. 04Squeeze the calves at the peak of the contraction for one second.
  5. 05Lower the heels slowly back to the starting deficit position.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Elevated 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 the heels touch the floor at the bottom, use a higher platform to ensure a full stretch of the Achilles tendon.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Elevated Standing Calf Raise questions

What muscles does Elevated Standing Calf Raise work?

Elevated 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 Elevated Standing Calf Raise correctly?

Stand with the balls of the feet on the edge of a step and heels hanging off. Lower the heels toward the ground until a deep stretch is felt in the calf muscles. Drive through the big toes to lift the heels as high as possible. Squeeze the calves at the peak of the contraction for one second. Lower the heels slowly back to the starting deficit position.

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

If the heels touch the floor at the bottom, use a higher platform to ensure a full stretch of the Achilles tendon.

Is Elevated Standing Calf Raise suitable for beginners?

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

Do you need equipment for Elevated Standing Calf Raise?

No. Elevated 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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