Single-Leg Calf Raise
One foot on a step, the other hooked behind; bodyweight alone is plenty at first.
How to do it
Setup
Ball of one foot on a step, the other foot hooked behind the ankle; hand on a support.
Steps
- Rise on the single leg to the top.
- Pause.
- Lower to a deep stretch.
Common mistakes
Pushing off the support hand: it balances, not lifts. Rolling to the outside of the foot: press through the big-toe side. Uneven leg volume: start with the weaker leg.
Breathing
Exhale rising, inhale lowering.
