cable standing calf raise
cable standing calf raise is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.
Steps
Step 1
Stand facing a cable machine with your feet shoulder-width apart.
Step 2
Hold onto the cable machine handles or attach a cable ankle strap to your ankles.
Step 3
Raise your heels off the ground by extending your ankles as high as possible.
Step 4
Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your heels back down to the starting position.
Muscles & body parts
Primary muscles
Secondary muscles
Primary body parts
Common mistakes & warnings
Form & control
Avoid momentum and excessive swing; keep core stable; match breath to movement; control the eccentric phase.
Control breathing and core; keep a steady tempo.
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