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Exercise 1376 · REF fgc9Xdl

Cable Standing One Leg Calf Raise exercise animation

Cable Standing One Leg Calf Raise

Category
Lower Legs
Equipment
Cable
Target
Calves

Doing a calf raise on one leg at a time roughly doubles the load each calf has to handle compared to a two-leg version, since bodyweight or cable resistance is no longer split between both sides. It also exposes any strength or balance difference between legs that a bilateral raise can mask. Holding onto something for balance is fine here — the point is loading the calf, not testing balance.

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.

Muscles Worked

The Cable Standing One Leg 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 cable? These target the same calves with different equipment.

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FAQ

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