Exercise technique

cable standing one leg calf raise

The cable standing one leg calf raise is a lower leg exercise that targets the calves using a cable machine for resistance. It is performed on one leg at a time, which increases the balance and stabilization demands.

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How do you perform this exercise?

  1. Stand facing a cable machine with your feet shoulder-width apart.
  2. Hold onto the cable machine for support.
  3. Lift one leg off the ground and balance on the other leg.
  4. Slowly raise your heel off the ground, lifting your body up onto your toes.
  5. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your heel back down to the starting position.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch legs.

Which other muscles are involved?

Ankles, Feet.

How do you log your sets?

How do you track progressive overload?

Source: ExerciseDB catalogue and demonstration. Related movements are options to compare, not equivalent loads or a prescribed progression.

Alternatives to explore

bodyweight standing calf raise

Calves · Body weight

one leg floor calf raise

Calves · Body weight

standing calf raise (on a staircase)

Calves · Body weight

single leg calf raise (on a dumbbell)

Calves · Dumbbell

band single leg calf raise

Calves · Band

cable standing calf raise

Calves · Cable

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