Exercise Profile
- Target Muscle Group
- Exercise TypeStrength
- Equipment RequiredBodyweight
- MechanicsIsolation
- Force TypePush
- Experience LevelBeginner
- Secondary Muscles
None
Target Muscle Group
Calves
Bodyweight Floor Calf Raise Instructions
The bodyweight floor calf raise is the simplest calf exercise you can do, and no equipment is required.
- Stand with your feet around shoulder width apart close to something you can hold onto for balance (if needed).
- Take your heels slightly off the floor. This is the starting position for the exercise.
- Slowly raise your heels up as far as possible.
- Pause and squeeze the calves, and then lower yourself back down to the starting position.
- Don't let your heels rest on the floor! Repeat for desired reps.
Bodyweight Floor Calf Raise Tips
- Pause and squeeze for a count of 1-2 at the top of the movement for added intensity.
- Don't rest at the bottom of the movement by pausing.
- Once your heels are down as far as they go without resting on the floor, start the next rep.
- Don't bend at the knees.
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