Calf Raise from Deficit with Chair Supported

How to do it

Lift the heels for a full one-second pause before lowering.

1. 1

   Stand on a raised surface (like a step) with the balls of your feet on the edge and heels hanging off, holding onto a chair for balance.

2. 2

   Raise your heels as high as possible by contracting your calf muscles.

3. 3

   Lower your heels below the level of the step to stretch your calves.

4. 4

   Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Common mistakes

• ✕Bending the knees during the raise
• ✕Rolling the ankles outward at the top
• ✕Leaning your body weight heavily on the chair