Standing Cable Calf Raise
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Muscles worked
- High load
- Calves · Gastrocnemius
Primary muscles
How to do it
Hold a low-pulley handle with both hands and stand upright with your feet hip-width apart. Keeping your knees nearly straight, lift your heels as high as you can without bouncing. Lower them under control.
Form cues
- Keep your knees nearly straight.
- Rise through the balls of your feet.
Safety
Talk to a professional before this exercise if you have any of the following:
AnkleKnee
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.