Single-Leg Calf Raise with Band

Calves

• Target muscles: calves
• Equipment: resistance band
• Level: intermediate

How to do it

1. Place the ball of one foot on the edge of a low platform, weight on that leg.
2. Run the band under that foot and hold its end in your hand, fixing your hand at your hip — the band should be taut.
3. Lower your heel below the platform, feeling the stretch in your calf.
4. Rise onto your toes as high as possible, overcoming the band's resistance.
5. Hold for a moment at the top and lower your heel under control.
6. Repeat for the desired number of reps, then switch legs.

Swap it for

• Single-Leg Floor Calf Raise
• Standing Calf Raise
• standing calf raise (on a staircase)
• Single-leg dumbbell calf raise
• Single-leg calf raise (with dumbbell)
• band two legs calf raise - (band under both legs) v. 2

Easier

• band two legs calf raise - (band under both legs) v. 2
• Standing Calf Raise
• Standing calf raise on a platform
• Standing dumbbell calf raise