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Exercise Details

Target Muscle Group

Calves

Equipment Required

Bodyweight

Experience Level

Intermediate

Force Type

Push

Secondary Muscles

Quads

Exercise Description

The one leg 45 degree calf raise builds single-leg strength and balance. It targets your calves harder than regular two-leg raises and fixes muscle imbalances.

How To

1. Stand on your right foot and lift your left foot off the ground behind you 2. Lean forward at a 45-degree angle while keeping your back straight and core tight 3. Rise up onto the ball of your right foot by pushing through your toes for the one leg 45 degree calf raise 4. Hold the top position for one second and squeeze your calf muscle hard 5. Lower back down slowly and repeat for all reps before switching to your left leg

Form Tips

• Keep your body at a 45-degree angle throughout the entire one leg 45 degree calf raise movement • Rise up as high as possible on your toes to get full calf muscle activation • Control the lowering phase - don't just drop down fast • Keep your core engaged to maintain balance and proper body position

Common Mistakes

• Bouncing at the bottom instead of controlling the one leg 45 degree calf raise movement • Not leaning forward enough - you need that 45-degree angle for proper muscle activation • Using momentum instead of pure calf strength to lift your body weight up

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