Bodyweight calf raise
General guidance. This page has not been reviewed by a qualified professional yet.
Bodyweight calf raise. Raise heels onto your toes, pause briefly and lower slowly through a comfortable range.
How to do this exercise: Bodyweight calf raiseSetup · movement · load
- Set your position
Stand with the balls of your feet supported and hold a stable support. Set shoulder pads and safety stops on the machine.
- Make the movement
Raise heels onto your toes, pause briefly and lower slowly through a comfortable range.
- Breathe and control the pace
Breathe out during the harder part and in on the return. Control the return instead of dropping the weight. Two reps in reserve means you could do about two more clean repetitions.
Do not bounce or roll your ankles outward.
Your body provides resistance. Begin with an easier variation or a shorter range that you can control.
For your first use, ask staff to show you the machine settings and safety release. Stop for sharp pain. This basic guide is awaiting professional review.
- Type
- Strength
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Sides
- Both sides together
- How load is measured
- Bodyweight
Main muscles
Calves
Equipment
No equipment needed
Load values are only comparable on the same exercise and equipment.
How to do it
- Stand with the balls of your feet supported and hold a stable support. Set shoulder pads and safety stops on the machine.
- Raise heels onto your toes, pause briefly and lower slowly through a comfortable range.
Common mistakes
- Do not bounce or roll your ankles outward.
Safety notes
- Start with easy resistance and breathe continuously. Stop for sharp pain; ask gym staff to demonstrate unfamiliar equipment.