Chair Calf Raise

Pro Tip

If you can't find a chair, holding onto other sturdy objects of a similar height may help.

How To

  1. Stand upright on a block while holding onto the back of a chair.
  2. Exhale and stand up on your toes, focusing on maintaining balance while keeping your legs straight.
  3. Continue raising yourself until you can't stand any higher on your toes.
  4. Inhale and lower yourself back down, returning to the starting position.

Primary Muscle Groups

Calves

A group of muscles on the back of your lower leg that spans from your heel to your knee.

Secondary Muscle Groups

This exercises doesn't have any secondary muscle groups

Equipment

Bodyweight

This means that the exercise requires you to use your bodyweight as resistance but you also need other equipment to successfully perform the exercise.

Chair

Make sure all chairs you use are stable and can support your bodyweight without tipping over. If you are unsure, do not risk it.

Large Textbook

Anything that is 3-4 inches high and can handle you standing on it is fine.

Variations

Exercises that target the same primary muscle groups and require the same equipment.

Chair Calf Raise

Alternatives

Exercises that target the same primary muscle groups with different equipment

Dumbbell Calf Raise
Calf Raise Machine
Smith Machine Calf Raise
Band Calf Raise
Leg Press Calf Raise
Stepmill