Single-leg calf raise
- Basic
- Bodyweight
- Unilateral
One leg: full stretch down, controlled rise
Muscles worked
- Primary:
- Calves
How to do it
- On one leg on a step, dumbbell on the same side.
- Rise onto your toes through the full range.
- Lower your heel below the step to stretch.
Common mistakes
- Bounces without range.
- Losing balance and compensating.
Tips
- Fixes asymmetries between legs.
- Hold on with one hand to stabilize.