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Exercise Ball On The Wall Calf Raise exercise animation

Exercise Ball On The Wall Calf Raise

Category
Lower Legs
Equipment
Dumbbell
Target
Calves

Squeezing a stability ball against the wall with the lower back while performing a calf raise adds a light core-bracing element to what's otherwise a standard standing calf raise. The ball itself doesn't change the calf training much — it's really there to keep the lower back supported and the posture upright through the set.

How to Do the Exercise Ball On The Wall Calf Raise

  1. Stand with your back against a wall, positioning an exercise ball between your lower back and the wall.
  2. Set your feet shoulder-width apart with your toes pointing forward.
  3. Hold a dumbbell in each hand with your arms hanging straight at your sides.
  4. Lift your heels off the floor, shifting your weight onto the balls of your feet.
  5. Hold briefly at the top, then lower your heels back down slowly.
  6. Continue for the prescribed repetitions while maintaining full control through both the lift and lower phases.

Calorie Burn & Set Tracker

Sets
3
Reps / Set
10
Active Timer
00:00
Estimated Burn
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Muscles Worked

The Exercise Ball On The Wall Calf Raise primarily targets the Calves, with Hamstrings as the primary synergist muscle group, along with the Quadriceps.

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Equipment Alternatives

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

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FAQ

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