Lying Toe Tip
Target your calves with Lying Toe Tips! A simple exercise you can do anywhere to build strength.
The Lying Toe Tip mainly works the calves / shins, with help from the glutes & hips and hamstrings. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.
Lying Toe Tip Muscles Worked
Primary
Upper Calf (gastrocnemius); Lower Calf (soleus)
Secondary
Glutes (gluteus maximus); Hamstrings
Lying Toe Tip Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Lying Toe Tip
Lie flat on your back on a comfortable surface with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor, hip-width apart. Let your arms rest by your sides.
Press through the balls of your feet to raise your heels as high as possible off the ground, contracting your calf muscles.
Hold the position briefly at the top to maximize the contraction in the calf muscles.
Slowly lower your heels back down to the floor to return to the starting position.
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
To ensure proper form, keep your core engaged throughout the exercise to maintain stability. Also, ensure that you move in a controlled manner, focusing on the movement of the feet and the contraction of the calves rather than using momentum.
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Lying Toe Tip FAQs
What muscles does the Lying Toe Tip work?
The Lying Toe Tip mainly works the calves / shins, with help from the glutes & hips and hamstrings. The main muscles are the gastrocnemius and soleus.
What equipment do you need for the Lying Toe Tip?
None. The Lying Toe Tip is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.
What workout day should the Lying Toe Tip go on?
It belongs on leg day in a push/pull/legs routine.
What are some Lying Toe Tip variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Alternating Knee & Toe Tip, Ankle Dorsal Flexion, Ankle Plantar Flexion and Bodyweight Calf Raises.
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