Exercise
Standing calf raise (on a staircase)
Standing calf raise (on a staircase) is a moderate exercise. It trains calves.
Detailed explanation
Stand on the edge of a step or a sturdy platform with your heels hanging off and your toes on the step. Hold onto a railing or wall for balance if needed.
Slowly raise your heels as high as possible, lifting your body weight onto the balls of your feet. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your heels back down to the starting position.
Step by step
- 1
Stand on the edge of a step or a sturdy platform with your heels hanging off and your toes on the step.
- 2
Hold onto a railing or wall for balance if needed.
- 3
Slowly raise your heels as high as possible, lifting your body weight onto the balls of your feet.
- 4
Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your heels back down to the starting position.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
