fitubaSupported single-leg calf raise
Calves · no equipment. Hold the support and raise the heel of the standing leg.
Main muscle: Calves
Also works: almost all the work falls on the main muscle
Equipment: no equipment
Typical: 2–4 sets of 12–20.
How to do it
- Hold the support and raise the heel of the standing leg.
- The support is only for balance: don't pull yourself up with your hand.
- Rise straight over the ball of your big toe and lower slowly.
Common mistakes
- Leaning your body toward the support.
- Letting your ankle roll out.
- Short range.
Alternative
No equipment, or want to switch it up: Bodyweight calf raise.
Log it in one message
Type or say: “Did 3 sets of 12 single-leg.”
Fituba logs the weights session and its points; in Train you can add sets, reps and load to compare your strength progress. Sample wording, not a prescription.FAQ
What muscles does the supported single-leg calf raise work?
Main: calves. It's an isolation exercise: almost all the work falls on that muscle.
How many sets and reps of single-leg?
Typical: 2–4 sets of 12–20. Adjust the load so you finish every set with good form; the load is the extra weight on top of your bodyweight.
How do I log single-leg in Fituba?
Type “Did 3 sets of 12 single-leg” and Fituba logs your weights session with its sets, reps and load.
Sources and limits
Original Fituba copy based on standard technique guides (StrengthLog · Calves). General education: the demo and these notes don't assess your form, mobility or the right load for you; for individual coaching, see a trainer.
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