Single Left Leg Calf Raises

Muscles worked: Calves

Single Left Leg Calf Raises work the left calf alone: standing on the left foot, you rise onto your toes and lower slowly, with the right foot held off the floor.

Balance is half the exercise — hold a wall lightly if you need to, and focus on a full rise and a slow lowering. Do the same reps on the right side so both calves develop evenly.

How to do it

1. Stand on your left foot with your right foot held off the floor.
2. Rise onto your toes fully, keeping the standing knee soft.
3. Lower slowly with control.
4. Balance is half the exercise — hold a wall lightly if you need to.
5. Focus on a full rise and a slow lowering; do the same reps on the right so both calves develop evenly.

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