Standing Calf Raise with Support

How to do it

Lift your heels as high as your ankle flex allows each rep.

1. 1

   Stand upright with your feet hip-width apart, near a wall or sturdy object for balance.

2. 2

   Lift your heels off the ground, rising onto your toes and contracting your calf muscles.

3. 3

   Hold the contraction briefly at the top, then slowly lower your heels back to the floor.

4. 4

   Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Common mistakes

• ✕Bouncing at the bottom without control
• ✕Rolling onto the outer edge of the feet
• ✕Bending the knees during the raise