Calves respond to full range of motion and controlled pauses.
The visual shows which muscle areas are mainly and secondarily involved in this exercise.
Short technique clips for proper execution, common mistakes and key details of this exercise.
Calves, especially gastrocnemius, plus ankle stability
Single-leg → add load → slow eccentrics, for example 3 seconds lowering.
More exercises from the same muscle group or training area.
Great for legs and glutes: clean alignment and stability matter.
view →A top glute builder when setup and lockout are correct.
view →A key leg builder: stable stance, strong brace, controlled depth.
view →Use exercises as a foundation for your training: workout plans, sets, reps, progress, nutrition and body data in Athletic-AI.
Quick rough estimate for calories and macros.
Roughly estimate how long it may take to reach your target weight.
Quickly check whether a meal or food is roughly keto-friendly.
Convert nutrition values from 100 g to your portion.
Estimate a sensible daily protein target.
