Band single leg calf raise

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Exercise overview

Training details

Calves

Equipment

Resistance Band

Sets × reps

3 × 20

Rest

45 sec

How to perform it

Step-by-step instructions

01Stand tall on one leg with the resistance band under the ball of the working foot and hold the ends securely at your sides.
02Keep the working knee nearly straight, brace the trunk, and use light support for balance if needed.
03Press through the ball of the foot and raise the heel as high as you can without rolling the ankle outward.
04Pause briefly at the top, then lower the heel slowly to the floor through a comfortable range.
05Complete the repetitions with control, then set up the band and repeat on the other leg.

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