Bodyweight Calf Stepbox Raise
The Bodyweight Calf Stepbox Raise mainly works the calves / shins. You'll need: box.
Required Equipment
Bodyweight Calf Stepbox Raise Muscles Worked
Primary
Upper Calf (gastrocnemius); Lower Calf (soleus)
How to do the Bodyweight Calf Stepbox Raise
Stand on a sturdy stepbox with the balls of your feet firmly on the edge and your heels hanging off.
Keep your body upright and hold onto a wall or stable surface for balance if needed.
Press through the balls of your feet to raise your heels as high as possible.
Pause briefly at the top while squeezing your calf muscles.
Lower your heels slowly below the platform level to get a full stretch in your calves.
Bodyweight Calf Stepbox Raise FAQs
What muscles does the Bodyweight Calf Stepbox Raise work?
The Bodyweight Calf Stepbox Raise mainly works the calves / shins. The main muscles are the gastrocnemius and soleus.
What equipment do you need for the Bodyweight Calf Stepbox Raise?
Box.
What workout day should the Bodyweight Calf Stepbox Raise go on?
It belongs on leg day in a push/pull/legs routine.
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