Calf Sec Position Raises
The Calf Sec Position Raises mainly works the calves / shins, with help from the glutes & hips. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.
Calf Sec Position Raises Muscles Worked
Primary
Upper Calf (gastrocnemius); Lower Calf (soleus)
Secondary
Glutes (gluteus maximus)
How to do the Calf Sec Position Raises
Setup
Begin standing with your feet set significantly wider than shoulder-width apart.
Turn your toes and knees outward (externally rotated).
Extend your arms above your head with hands lightly touching or holding a gentle curve (port de bras).
Movement
Inhale as you initiate the lift by pressing through the balls of your feet.
Engage your core and keep your torso upright.
Lift your heels off the floor as high as possible, reaching the apex of the movement.
Exhale as you slowly control the descent, lowering your heels back down toward the floor without fully shifting your weight backward.
Maintain a continuous fluid motion throughout the sets.
Calf Sec Position Raises FAQs
What muscles does the Calf Sec Position Raises work?
The Calf Sec Position Raises mainly works the calves / shins, with help from the glutes & hips. The main muscles are the gastrocnemius and soleus.
What equipment do you need for the Calf Sec Position Raises?
None. The Calf Sec Position Raises is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.
What workout day should the Calf Sec Position Raises go on?
It belongs on leg day in a push/pull/legs routine.
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