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Cable Standing Calf Raise exercise animation

Cable Standing Calf Raise

Category
Lower Legs
Equipment
Cable
Target
Calves

The standing cable calf raise loads the calves through a full range of motion, from a deep stretch at the bottom to a hard contraction at the top, similar to a standing machine calf raise. Calves respond notoriously slowly to training, which is why high reps and a full stretch matter more here than the amount of weight stacked. Bouncing out of the bottom position robs the muscle of the stretch that makes the exercise worthwhile in the first place.

How to Do the Cable Standing Calf Raise

  1. Stand facing a cable machine with your feet shoulder-width apart.
  2. Hold onto the cable machine handles or attach a cable ankle strap to your ankles.
  3. Raise your heels off the ground by extending your ankles as high as possible.
  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 Cable Standing Calf Raise primarily targets the Calves, with Hamstrings as the primary synergist muscle group, along with the Glutes.

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Equipment Alternatives

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

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FAQ

What muscles does the Cable Standing Calf Raise work?
The Cable Standing Calf Raise primarily targets the calves, with the hamstrings and glutes assisting.
What equipment do I need for the Cable Standing Calf Raise?
The Cable Standing Calf Raise is done with a cable.
What's a good alternative to the Cable Standing Calf Raise?
If you don't have access to a cable, the Ankle Circles targets the same calves using body weight instead.