Bodyweight Standing Calf Raise
The calf raise on the floor with bodyweight alone: no step and no hand support, so balance is part of every rep.
How to do it
Setup
Standing tall, feet hip-width and parallel, arms relaxed at the sides.
Steps
- Rise onto the balls of both feet, straight up.
- Pause at the top, balanced over the big toes.
- Come down slowly until the heels touch.
Common mistakes
Tipping forward onto the toes: rise straight up, hips over the feet. Falling from the top: lower the heels slowly. Quick shallow reps: rise all the way every time.
Breathing
Exhale rising, inhale lowering.
