Calf Raise from Chair Supported Deficit
Elevate your calf game! Target & tone those muscles with this supported deficit exercise. Great for all fitness levels.
The Calf Raise from Chair Supported Deficit mainly works the calves / shins. You'll need: chair.
Required Equipment
Calf Raise from Chair Supported Deficit Muscles Worked
Primary
Upper Calf (gastrocnemius); Lower Calf (soleus)
Secondary
Shin (tibialis anterior)
Calf Raise from Chair Supported Deficit Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Calf Raise from Chair Supported Deficit
Place a block or a raised surface in front of a stable chair. Stand on the block with the balls of your feet, allowing your heels to hang off the edge for a deficit.
Hold onto the back of the chair for balance, keeping your torso upright and core engaged.
Slowly lower your heels towards the ground to create a stretch in your calf muscles.
Push through the balls of your feet to raise your heels as high as you can, squeezing your calf muscles at the top of the movement.
Hold the contraction for a moment and then slowly lower your heels back to the starting position.
Repeat the movement for the desired number of repetitions and sets.
Ensure to maintain control throughout the exercise and avoid using the chair to pull yourself up; it is just there for stability.
Note: Keeping the knees slightly bent during the movement can shift the emphasis towards the Soleus muscle in the calves.
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Calf Raise from Chair Supported Deficit FAQs
What muscles does the Calf Raise from Chair Supported Deficit work?
The Calf Raise from Chair Supported Deficit mainly works the calves / shins. The main muscles are the gastrocnemius and soleus.
What equipment do you need for the Calf Raise from Chair Supported Deficit?
Chair.
What workout day should the Calf Raise from Chair Supported Deficit go on?
It belongs on leg day in a push/pull/legs routine.
What are some Calf Raise from Chair Supported Deficit variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Barbell Standing Deficit Bent-Knee Calf Raise, Box Two-Leg Eccentric Calf Raise, Chair Seated Calf Raise and Chair Seated Calf Rock.
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