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Resistance Band Calf Raise

The resistance band calf raise adds accommodating resistance to the calf raise, with tension increasing as you rise onto your toes where the calf is strongest. Stand on a band and hold the ends at your shoulders, then perform calf raises against the band.

How to Perform

1

Stand on the center of a resistance band with the balls of your feet.

2

Hold the band ends at shoulder height with elbows bent.

3

Rise up onto your toes, pushing against the increasing band tension.

4

Lower slowly — the band provides less resistance at the stretch, so control the descent.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Using a band that is too light to provide meaningful resistance at the top.

Letting the band snap the heels down instead of controlling the eccentric.

Leaning forward due to the band pulling the hands down.

Muscle Activation

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Variations

Dumbbell Calf Raise

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Bodyweight Calf Raise

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Banded Ankle Dorsiflexion

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