A standing calf raise with a band under the balls of the feet and the handles held at the shoulders. A portable way to load the calves at home or on the road.
Primary muscles
Secondary muscles
This information is general fitness guidance, not medical advice. Stop if you feel pain and consult a qualified professional.
Main muscles working (thicker lines)
Stand on the middle of a band with the balls of your feet, hip-width apart, holding the handles at shoulder height with elbows bent.
Brace and stand tall with the band taut.
Rise onto the balls of your feet as high as possible.
Hold the top for a second.
Lower your heels slowly and repeat.
Breathing: Exhale as you rise, inhale as you lower.
Hands stay at the shoulders
Big toe pressure
Pause at the top
Pressing the arms up instead of raising the heels
Band too light to challenge the calves
Bouncing through the reps
Keep the band centred under both feet so it can't slip out.