Calf Raise from Deficit with Chair Supported

Calf Raise from Deficit with Chair Supported demonstration gif

Instructions:

  • 1Stand on a small stand or step with your heels hanging off the edge
  • 2Hold onto a sturdy chair for balance
  • 3Raise your body upwards by pushing down with your toes and contracting your calves
  • 4Lower your body back down until your heels are below the step
  • 5Repeat this motion

Tips:

  • Keep your abdominal muscles pulled in so that you move straight upward
  • Avoid leaning too far forward or backward
  • Keep your feet flat on the bench throughout the movement
  • Pay attention to the stretch in your calves during the downward phase

Calf Raise from Deficit with Chair Supported Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs