Calf Raise, One-Legged, Standing

Starting Position

• stand upon one foot
• the foot can be turned outwards a bit (about 5 degrees)
• hook the other foot into the hollow of the knee
• put your hands to the hips or a wall

Correct Execution

• lift your heel slowly as high as you can
• the tiptoes do not move
• hold the position for two seconds
• the knee joint remains stretched
• go back to the starting position slowly
• switch the foot and repeat several times

tips for the workout

1. put a plank under the ball of your foot
2. use the bigger range of the motion to make the calf workout more effective
3. you can also put on a filled backpack to increase the resistance for the feet