Calves · Calf raise
Supported calf raise
Check the setup, practice a controlled repetition, then use your program’s sets, reps and rest.
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- Equipment
- Stable support; optional dumbbell
- Muscles worked
- Calves
- Movement
- Calf raise
How to perform
- Hold a fixed support.
- Rise onto the balls of both feet, pause briefly and lower slowly.
- Stay on the floor initially and keep ankles aligned.
Three cues to remember
- Use a fixed support.
- Rise without rolling the ankles.
- Pause, then lower slowly.
Common mistakes
- Bouncing.
- Rolling ankles outward.
- Letting balance limit the exercise.
Slow the movement and reduce load or range if your position changes. Stop for pain rather than forcing the repetition.
Make it easier
Seated calf raise with feet on the floor.
Progress when ready
Add load or use one leg with support.
Practice with a light load. Diagrams show general positions, not an assessment of your form. Use the written setup and equipment instructions; get qualified coaching for unfamiliar lifts.
Find it in your program
Exercise guides explain the movement. Your training program sets the workload; an alternative replaces a movement rather than adding another one.
Instructional references
Original Physiforge instructions and diagrams use established movement principles. General references are not endorsements or individualized coaching.
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