Standing Calf Raise
An ankle plantar-flexion exercise emphasizing the gastrocnemius while also training the soleus.
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| Exercise Name | Body Region | Muscles | Details | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Standing Calf Raise
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- Ankle plantar flexion (Movement Pattern)
A lower-leg pattern that raises the heel by extending the ankle.
| Exercise | - Standing Calf Raise |
| Force Type | - push |
| Movement Pattern | - Ankle plantar flexion |
| Muscles Involved | - 3 |
| Kinetic chain | - closed |
| Is compound | - No |
| Laterality | - bilateral |
| Contraction Mode | - dynamic |
| Body Position | - standing |
| Skill Level | - beginner |
Standing Calf Raise
An ankle plantar-flexion exercise emphasizing the gastrocnemius while also training the soleus.
- Ankle plantar flexion (Movement Pattern)
A lower-leg pattern that raises the heel by extending the ankle.
| Exercise | - Standing Calf Raise |
| Force Type | - push |
| Movement Pattern | - Ankle plantar flexion |
| Muscles Involved | - 3 |
| Kinetic chain | - closed |
| Is compound | - No |
| Laterality | - bilateral |
| Contraction Mode | - dynamic |