Band calf raise

A isolation exercise for the calves. Equipment: resistance bands.

Orbit

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WorksCalves

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How to do it

Setup: Stand on a band with the ends held at your shoulders.
Rise onto the balls of the feet
Lower the heels slowly

Muscles worked

Band calf raise: 3D figure mid-rep with the calves highlighted

Calves · main

Equipment

Resistance bands

Alternatives

Exercises that train the same main muscles. See all band calf raise alternatives.

Ankle hopsNo equipment
Band shin raiseResistance bands
Barbell calf raiseBarbell, Squat rack and Plyo box or step
Bent-knee calf raiseNo equipment
Bent-over calf raisePlyo box or step
Calf raiseNo equipment

More calves exercises

Standing calf raiseCalf raise machine
Single-leg dumbbell calf raiseDumbbells and Plyo box or step
Jumping jacksNo equipment
High kneesNo equipment
Leg press calf raiseLeg press
Seated calf raiseCalf raise machine

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