Calves

Standing Calf Raise

Starting position

  • Balls of the feet on the edge, heels free.
  • Shoulders under the pads, knees almost straight.

Execution

  • Raise the heels as high as possible, hold briefly at the top.
  • Lower slowly below the edge.

Common mistakes

  • Bouncing instead of moving under control.
  • Bending the knees.
  • Too short a movement.