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Exercise 1373 · REF bJYHBIN

Bodyweight Standing Calf Raise exercise animation

Bodyweight Standing Calf Raise

Category
Lower Legs
Equipment
Body Weight
Target
Calves

Calves respond to almost nothing but direct, repeated loading, and the standing calf raise is the simplest way to give them that — rise onto the toes, pause, lower under control, repeat. Doing it with just bodyweight is usually a starting point rather than an endpoint, since calves tend to need real volume and load over time to grow. A slow lowering phase does more here than speed ever will.

How to Do the Bodyweight Standing Calf Raise

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, toes pointing forward.
  2. Place your hands on a wall or stable surface for balance.
  3. Slowly raise your heels off the ground, lifting your body weight onto the balls of your feet.
  4. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your heels back down to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles Worked

The Bodyweight Standing Calf Raise primarily targets the Calves, with Ankles as the primary synergist muscle group, along with the Feet.

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Equipment Alternatives

Don't have body weight? These target the same calves with different equipment.

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FAQ

What muscles does the Bodyweight Standing Calf Raise work?
The Bodyweight Standing Calf Raise primarily targets the calves, with the ankles and feet assisting.
What equipment do I need for the Bodyweight Standing Calf Raise?
The Bodyweight Standing Calf Raise is done with no equipment — just body weight.
What's a good alternative to the Bodyweight Standing Calf Raise?
If you don't have access to the space or setup it needs, the Assisted Lying Calves Stretch targets the same calves using assisted instead.