Cable Standing Single-Leg Calf Raise
Build stronger calves with Cable Standing Single-Leg Calf Raise. Isolate & sculpt your lower legs using controlled resistance.
The Cable Standing Single-Leg Calf Raise mainly works the calves / shins. You'll need: single handle attachment or cable machine.
Required Equipment
Cable Standing Single-Leg Calf Raise Muscles Worked
Primary
Upper Calf (gastrocnemius); Lower Calf (soleus)
Cable Standing Single-Leg Calf Raise Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Cable Standing Single-Leg Calf Raise
Stand facing the cable machine with the ball of one foot on a calf block or an elevated platform, with your heel hanging off the edge. Keep your torso upright and grasp the cable handle with one or both hands for balance.
Select an appropriate weight on the cable machine and attach the single handle at the lowest setting.
Position yourself so that you are standing erect with the handle in one hand and your uninvolved foot off the ground or resting on the calf block beside your working foot.
Push through the ball of your foot to lift your heel as high as possible, fully contracting the calf muscle.
Pause at the top of the contraction for a moment, then slowly lower your heel down below the level of the calf block for a full stretch in the calf muscles.
Complete the desired number of repetitions, then switch to the other leg and repeat.
Ensure you maintain balance and control throughout the exercise, focusing on a smooth motion and avoiding using momentum.
Adjust the weight as necessary to perform a seamless set within your target rep range, generally 8-15 reps.
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Cable Standing Single-Leg Calf Raise FAQs
What muscles does the Cable Standing Single-Leg Calf Raise work?
The Cable Standing Single-Leg Calf Raise mainly works the calves / shins. The main muscles are the gastrocnemius and soleus.
What equipment do you need for the Cable Standing Single-Leg Calf Raise?
Single handle attachment or cable machine.
What workout day should the Cable Standing Single-Leg Calf Raise go on?
It belongs on leg day in a push/pull/legs routine.
What are some Cable Standing Single-Leg Calf Raise variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Band Two-Leg Calf Raise, Barbell Standing Calf Leg Raise, Cable Seated Foot Eversion and Cable Seated Foot Inversion.
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