Band Calf Raise

The standing calf raise with a looped band under the balls of the feet and the ends held at the shoulders; the band pulls hardest at the top.

How to do it

Setup

Standing on the band's loop with the balls of the feet, feet hip-width, the ends held at the shoulders, knees straight.

Steps

Rise onto the balls of the feet as high as the ankles allow.
Hold the top, where the band pulls hardest, for a beat.
Lower the heels slowly to the floor.

Common mistakes

Band slipping toward the toes: keep the loop under the balls of the feet. Rushing the top: the band peaks there; hold it. Bending the knees to finish the rep: legs straight, a lighter band.

Breathing

Exhale rising, inhale lowering.