Squat to Calf Raise
The Squat to Calf Raise is a compound exercise that mainly works the quads, glutes & hips and calves / shins. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.
Squat to Calf Raise Muscles Worked
Primary
Quads (quadriceps femoris); Glutes (gluteus maximus); Upper Calf (gastrocnemius)
Secondary
Lower Calf (soleus)
How to do the Squat to Calf Raise
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, keeping your chest up and your hands held comfortably in front of your chest.
Bend your knees and push your hips back to lower yourself into a deep squat, keeping your weight evenly distributed across your feet.
Press through your midfoot to stand back up, driving your hips forward to return to the starting position.
At the top of the movement, rise up onto your toes to perform a calf raise, squeezing your calves at the peak.
Lower your heels back down to the floor in a controlled motion to complete one full repetition.
Squat to Calf Raise FAQs
What muscles does the Squat to Calf Raise work?
The Squat to Calf Raise mainly works the quads, glutes & hips and calves / shins. The main muscles are the quadriceps femoris, gluteus maximus and gastrocnemius.
What equipment do you need for the Squat to Calf Raise?
None. The Squat to Calf Raise is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.
Is the Squat to Calf Raise a compound exercise?
Yes. It's a compound movement, meaning it trains several muscle groups at once rather than isolating one.
What workout day should the Squat to Calf Raise go on?
It belongs on leg day in a push/pull/legs routine.
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