CoreisolationBodyweight

CALF RAISE

Calf raise. Isolates the gastrocnemius and soleus. Develops ankle stability and calf strength.

MOVEMENT GUIDE

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HOW TO PERFORM

  1. 1

    Stand with feet hip-width apart.

  2. 2

    Rise onto the balls of the feet as high as possible.

  3. 3

    Pause at the top.

  4. 4

    Lower under control — heels below the starting position if on a step.

THE STANDARD

Full range of motion. Pause at the top. Controlled descent.

COACHING CUES

Rise as high as possiblePause at the topFull range of motion

COMMON MISTAKES

  • Partial range of motion.

  • Bouncing at the bottom.

SCALING / SUBSTITUTIONS

  • Single-leg calf raise.

  • Add weight for progression.

300WOD APPLICATION

Calf raises are a Foundation and Hoplite accessory movement for lower leg development.

300WOD STANDARDS

Foundation✓
Hoplite✓
Elite
Spartan

EQUIPMENT

BodyweightDumbbellMachine

MUSCLES

Primary

Calves
Calf Raise — 300WOD Exercise Library