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Single-Leg 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 one hand and use the station for balance with the other. Stand on one foot with its knee nearly straight. Raise that heel without bouncing, lower it slowly, and repeat on the other side.

Form cues

  • Keep the working knee nearly straight.
  • Pause briefly at the top.

Safety

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

AnkleKneeHip

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.