What muscles does Single Leg Reverse Calf Raise work?

Primary: Tibialis Anterior. Stabilizers: External Obliques, Gluteus Maximus, Gluteus Medius, Quadratus Lumborum.

What equipment do I need for Single Leg Reverse Calf Raise?

Single Leg Reverse Calf Raise is a bodyweight exercise that requires no equipment.

How do I perform Single Leg Reverse Calf Raise?

Preparation: Position one heel on forward edge of platform. Grasp support with other hand for balance. Lift other leg to rear by bending knee. Execution: Pull forefoot up toward body as far as possible. Return by extending foot until toes are pointed downward. Repeat. Continue with opposite leg. Comments: Keep knee and hip straight throughout exercise. Exercise can be made more difficult by positioning heels closer to edge of platform. SeeDorsal Flexor Calf Exercise Analyses.

Single Leg Reverse Calf Raise

The Single Leg Reverse Calf Raise primarily works the Tibialis Anterior and stabilizer support from the External Obliques, Gluteus Maximus, Gluteus Medius, Quadratus Lumborum. It is a bodyweight isolation exercise at intermediate difficulty.

A bodyweight isolation pull exercise targeting the Tibialis Anterior.

Equipment	Bodyweight
Difficulty	Intermediate
Type	Isolation
Movement	Isolation
Force	Pull
Laterality	Unilateral
Primary	Tibialis Anterior

Muscles Worked

Front

Back

Primary Secondary Stabilizer

Primary Muscles

Primary Muscle Tibialis Anterior (calves)

Stabilizer Muscles

Stabilizer Muscle External Obliques (core)
Stabilizer Muscle Gluteus Maximus (glutes)
Stabilizer Muscle Gluteus Medius (glutes)
Stabilizer Muscle Quadratus Lumborum (core)

Instructions

Preparation: Position one heel on forward edge of platform. Grasp support with other hand for balance. Lift other leg to rear by bending knee. Execution: Pull forefoot up toward body as far as possible. Return by extending foot until toes are pointed downward. Repeat. Continue with opposite leg. Comments: Keep knee and hip straight throughout exercise. Exercise can be made more difficult by positioning heels closer to edge of platform. SeeDorsal Flexor Calf Exercise Analyses.

Single Leg Reverse Calf Raise

Muscles Worked

Primary Muscles

Stabilizer Muscles

Instructions

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