Cable standing calf raise
The cable standing calf raise is an exercise that targets the calf muscles using a cable machine. It involves standing with the balls of your feet on a raised platform and lifting your heels by contracting your calf muscles.
At a glance
- Area
- Lower legs
- Main muscle
- Calves
- Equipment
- Cable
- Level
- Intermediate
Form tips
- Keep your core engaged to maintain balance.
- Avoid bouncing at the top of the movement.
- Perform the exercise slowly and with control.
- Ensure a full range of motion by lowering your heels fully.
What to watch out for
- Achilles tendonitis
- Plantar fasciitis
- Severe ankle sprains
- Calf muscle strains
Also known as
Sollevamento dei polpacci al cavo in piedi, calf exercise, lower leg workout, calf raise cable