Wall-Supported Calf Raise
Strengthen your calves with wall-supported raises! Improve ankle stability and build lower body strength with this simple, effective exercise.
The Wall-Supported Calf Raise mainly works the calves / shins. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.
Wall-Supported Calf Raise Muscles Worked
Primary
Upper Calf (gastrocnemius); Lower Calf (soleus)
Wall-Supported Calf Raise Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Wall-Supported Calf Raise
Stand facing a wall with your feet shoulder-width apart. Place your hands on the wall at about chest level for balance.
Shift your weight onto the balls of your feet.
Slowly raise your heels as high as you can, pressing down through the balls of your feet and contracting your calf muscles.
Pause at the top of the calf raise for a moment.
Slowly lower your heels back to the floor to return to the starting position.
Perform the desired number of repetitions and sets.
Tips: - Keep your core engaged and your back straight throughout the movement. - Avoid bouncing or using momentum; lift and lower through controlled movement. - You may adjust the distance from the wall to increase or decrease support as needed. - Progress by holding weights or wearing a weighted vest once the bodyweight version becomes easy.
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Wall-Supported Calf Raise FAQs
What muscles does the Wall-Supported Calf Raise work?
The Wall-Supported Calf Raise mainly works the calves / shins. The main muscles are the gastrocnemius and soleus.
What equipment do you need for the Wall-Supported Calf Raise?
None. The Wall-Supported Calf Raise is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.
What workout day should the Wall-Supported Calf Raise go on?
It belongs on leg day in a push/pull/legs routine.
What are some Wall-Supported Calf Raise variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Bodyweight Calf Wall-Sit Raise, Bodyweight Calf Raises, Bodyweight Wall-Supported Tibiali Raise and Walking Calf Raises.
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