Squat Hold Calf Raise
A held squat with the heels rising and falling; bent knees give the calf work to the soleus, the thighs hold the depth.
How to do it
Setup
Squat to about thigh-parallel, feet hip-width, arms forward at shoulder height.
Steps
- Hold the depth and lift both heels.
- Lower and lift them at an even pace; time it.
- Stand up only when the time is up.
Common mistakes
Hips rising with each heel lift: the depth stays fixed. Knees caving as the heels come up: keep them over the toes. Tipping onto the toes: weight mid-foot, chest up.
Breathing
Steady throughout; never held.
