Calves · Cable · Intermediate

How to do Cable Standing One Leg Calf Raise

The cable standing one leg calf raise is a lower leg exercise that targets the calves using a cable machine for resistance. It is performed on one leg at a time, which increases the balance and stabilization demands.

Cable Standing One Leg Calf Raise demonstration
Primary muscle
Calves
Also works
Ankles and Feet
Equipment
Cable
Level
Intermediate
Category
Legs

How to do Cable Standing One Leg Calf Raise, step by step

  1. Stand facing a cable machine with your feet shoulder-width apart.
  2. Hold onto the cable machine for support.
  3. Lift one leg off the ground and balance on the other leg.
  4. Slowly raise your heel off the ground, lifting your body up onto your toes.
  5. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your heel back down to the starting position.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch legs.

Muscles worked

Cable Standing One Leg Calf Raise works your calves as the main mover, with help from your ankles and feet.

Track Cable Standing One Leg Calf Raise in SPLYT

Cable Standing One Leg Calf Raise is already in SPLYT’s exercise library. Log your sets, reps and weight on iPhone or Apple Watch, with last time’s weights already filled in.

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