Bodyweight Single-Leg Calf Stepbox Raise
The Bodyweight Single-Leg Calf Stepbox Raise mainly works the calves / shins. You'll need: box.
Required Equipment
Bodyweight Single-Leg Calf Stepbox Raise Muscles Worked
Primary
Upper Calf (gastrocnemius)
Secondary
Lower Calf (soleus)
How to do the Bodyweight Single-Leg Calf Stepbox Raise
Stand on the edge of a stepbox with the ball of one foot and let your heel drop down below the platform level.
Lightly touch a wall or sturdy object with your hand to help maintain your balance throughout the movement.
Push through the ball of your foot to raise your heel as high as possible while keeping your leg straight.
Hold the top contraction briefly at the peak of the movement to maximize muscle engagement.
Slowly lower your heel back down below the platform to feel a deep stretch in your calf before starting the next rep.
Bodyweight Single-Leg Calf Stepbox Raise FAQs
What muscles does the Bodyweight Single-Leg Calf Stepbox Raise work?
The Bodyweight Single-Leg Calf Stepbox Raise mainly works the calves / shins. The main muscles are the gastrocnemius.
What equipment do you need for the Bodyweight Single-Leg Calf Stepbox Raise?
Box.
What workout day should the Bodyweight Single-Leg Calf Stepbox Raise go on?
It belongs on leg day in a push/pull/legs routine.
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