Kettlebell Standing Calf Raise

How to do it

Brace your core to stay centered over both feet throughout each rep.

1. 1

   Stand upright holding a kettlebell in one hand by your side.

2. 2

   Place your other hand on a support for balance if needed.

3. 3

   Raise your heels off the ground by pushing through the balls of your feet.

4. 4

   Hold the contraction at the top for a moment.

5. 5

   Slowly lower your heels back to the ground.

6. 6

   Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch the kettlebell to the other hand.

Common mistakes

• ✕Bouncing at the bottom using momentum
• ✕Rolling onto the outer edge of the foot
• ✕Bending the knees to assist the lift