Build Calf Strength with Air Calf Raise

Air Calf Raise

Rep Range

10-20

Hints

Stand upright with your feet hip-width apart and your arms by your sides. Engage your core for stability. Press down through the balls of your feet to raise your body upward, lifting your heels as high as possible off the ground. At the peak of the movement, your weight should be on the balls of your feet. Slowly lower your heels back down to the ground, controlling the movement.

Common Mistakes

Ensure you're lifting through the strength of your calf muscles and not using momentum. Avoid leaning forward or backward; maintain a straight, vertical posture throughout the movement. Make sure to engage your core for additional stability.

Breathing

Inhale as you begin the calf raise. Exhale as you reach the topmost point of the raise. Inhale again as you slowly lower your heels back to the ground.

Muscle Focus

Primary Muscles

Calves

Secondary Muscles

Erector Spinae

Tertiary Muscles

Core