Calves exercise · body weight
One Leg Floor Calf Raise
The one leg floor calf raise is a bodyweight exercise that targets the calves, with the ankles and feet assisting.
- Target muscle
- Calves
- Also works
- Ankles, feet
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Body part
- Lower legs
How to do the one leg floor calf raise
- Stand with your feet hip-width apart and place your hands on a wall or sturdy object for balance.
- Lift one foot off the ground and balance on the other foot.
- Slowly raise your heel off the ground, lifting your body up onto the ball of your foot.
- Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your heel back down to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch legs and repeat.
Sets and reps
Start with 3 sets of 10–15 reps, resting 45–60 seconds. When every set feels easy, add reps, slow the lowering phase or move to a harder variation.
Muscles worked
The main muscle is the calves. The ankles and feet work as secondary muscles. See all calf exercises or every bodyweight exercise.
