Suspended Forward Angled Single Leg Calf Raise

The Suspended Forward Angled Single Leg Calf Raise primarily works the Gastrocnemius (Medial), with secondary activation of the Soleus and stabilizer support from the Brachialis, Erector Spinae, External Obliques, Gluteus Medius, Gluteus Minimus, Latissimus Dorsi, Levator Scapulae, Pectoralis Major (Clavicular), Pectoralis Major (Sternal), Pectoralis Minor, Posterior Deltoid, Quadratus Lumborum, Rectus Abdominis, Rectus Femoris, Rhomboids, Serratus Anterior, Teres Major, Triceps (Long Head), Wrist Flexors. It is a suspension isolation exercise at intermediate difficulty.

A suspension isolation push exercise targeting the Gastrocnemius (Medial).

EquipmentSuspension
DifficultyIntermediate
TypeIsolation
MovementIsolation
ForcePush
LateralityUnilateral
PrimaryGastrocnemius (Medial)
SecondarySoleus

Muscles Worked

Front
Back
Primary Secondary Stabilizer

Primary Muscles

Secondary Muscles

Stabilizer Muscles

Instructions

  1. Preparation: Stand facing suspension trainer handles positioned hip to waist high. Grasp handles with overhand grip. Step back so body is angled forward with arms extended approximately perpendicular to body. Feet should be pointed forward. Lift one leg forward by flexing at hip and knee. Execution: Raise heel by extending ankle as high as possible. Allow body to travel forward and upward in same direction as body is orientated. Lower heel allowing foot to come back down flat on floor. Repeat. Continue with opposite leg. Comments: Keep knee of supporting leg straight throughout exercise or bend knee slightly only during stretch. Quadriceps serve as synergist muscle if knee is bent slightly during stretch. Handle height can be adjusted to vary resistance. SeeGravity Vectorsfor greater understanding of how body angle influences resistance. SeeCalf Exercise Analyses.

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