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Single-Leg Bent-Knee Cable Calf Raise

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Muscles worked

High load
Calves · Soleus
Low load
Quads

Primary muscles

Secondary muscles

How to do it

Hold a handle from a low pulley and use the machine for balance if needed. Stand close to the pulley on one foot with that knee slightly bent. Keep the bend steady as you raise your heel, then lower it slowly.

Form cues

  • Keep the working knee bent.
  • Lift straight through the forefoot.

Safety

Talk to a professional before this exercise if you have any of the following:

KneeAnkleHipLower back

This is general exercise reference, not medical advice. Stop and consult a qualified professional if an exercise causes pain, and never work through joint pain.