Exercises / Beginner
Calf raises
- Calves
Available on Calisteniapp for iOS and Android.
- Level
- Beginner
- Muscles
- 1
- Equipment
- Bodyweight
01 / Steps
How to do it
Get into position on the edge of a low step or bar, on one leg.
Contract the calf to rise onto the toes and then lower back down.
02 / Muscles
Muscles worked
Calves
03 / Skills
What it trains
How demanding this exercise is for each physical ability.
- Strength5
- Explosivity0
- Technique5
- Cardio5
- Mobility5
Sessions
Sessions with this exercise
Calisteniapp workouts that include this movement.
Beginner
Legs killer
Quadriceps ∙ Glutes ∙ Hamstrings ∙ Lumbar
46 min · 6 exercises
Intermediate
La Gomera - Legs
Quadriceps ∙ Glutes ∙ Hamstrings ∙ Lumbar
42 min · 6 exercises
Intermediate
Home Workout - Legs & Core
Quadriceps ∙ Glutes ∙ Hamstrings ∙ Lumbar
52 min · 6 exercises
Intermediate
Explosive Legs
Quadriceps ∙ Glutes ∙ Hamstrings ∙ Hip Flexors
45 min · 6 exercises
Beginner
Krillin - Legs for beginners
Quadriceps ∙ Glutes ∙ Hamstrings ∙ Lumbar
16 min · 4 exercises
Intermediate
C17 - Intermediate Legs
Quadriceps ∙ Glutes ∙ Hamstrings ∙ Calves
57 min · 8 exercises
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