Cable Standing One Leg Calf Raise

Target muscle

Calves

Also works

Ankles, feet

Equipment

Cable

Body part

Lower legs

How to do the cable standing one leg calf raise

1. Stand facing a cable machine with your feet shoulder-width apart.
2. Hold onto the cable machine for support.
3. Lift one leg off the ground and balance on the other leg.
4. Slowly raise your heel off the ground, lifting your body up onto your toes.
5. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your heel back down to the starting position.
6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch legs.

Sets and reps

For muscle growth, 3–4 sets of 8–12 reps with 60–90 seconds of rest is a proven starting point. For strength, use a heavier weight for 3–5 sets of 3–6 reps and rest 2–3 minutes. Add a little weight once you hit the top of your rep range on every set.

Muscles worked

The main muscle is the calves. The ankles and feet work as secondary muscles. See all calf exercises or every cable exercise.