Calf raise

Standing, you rise onto the toes and lower slowly. Strengthens the calves and ankles, whose strength decides jumps and landings.

Level

Start

Equipment

No equipment

Measure

reps

Tempo

1-1-3-0 (down, pause, up, pause)

Technique

1. Feet hip width, weight even on both.
2. Lift the heels as high as possible, knees straight, pause at the top.
3. Lower over 2 to 3 seconds to a full stretch.

Common mistakes

• Bouncing at the bottom: control the lowering.
• Bending the knees to help.