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Bodyweight Calf Raise — calves isolation exercise in the LIFTAG library

Bodyweight Calf Raise

Isolation · Weight × reps

The standing calf raise primarily trains the gastrocnemius, with the soleus and foot muscles assisting. Add range or single-leg work gradually, and use a stable rail whenever a step is involved.

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Scan the machine's QR tag and this exercise opens ready to log: sets, rest timer, PRs, and your whole progression for Bodyweight Calf Raise.

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HOW TO DO BODYWEIGHT CALF RAISE

  1. Stand tall with feet about hip-width apart and use light support for balance.
  2. Keep the knees straight but not forcefully locked, press through the bases of the toes, and raise both heels as high as you can without rolling the ankles outward.
  3. Pause, then lower slowly to the floor or below step level if using a secure edge and a comfortable range.
  4. Keep pressure distributed across the forefoot rather than only the outer toes.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Open Bodyweight Calf Raise in LIFTAG, or tap the NFC tag / scan the QR code on the machine at a partner gym. Log each working set as weight × reps. The rest timer starts after you save the set, and PRs plus estimated 1RM update automatically.

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