Calf Raises - With Bands

Calves

Calf Raises - With Bands

LevelBeginner EquipmentBands MechanicIsolation ForcePush

A calf raise that uses a resistance band to add load, trained either seated or standing.

Strength

Primary musclesCalves

Energy burned

≈ 20 kcalFor 3 × 8–12, rest 90s · ≈ 3.5 kcal/min

Estimate range 15–25 kcal (±25 %)

Muscle mass worked7 %

Effort during a set5.5 MET

Your lean mass53.5 kgBody fat estimated from BMI and age

Estimate ±25 %: muscles worked (from the exercise data), sets, reps, rest and your body. See the planner for whole sessions.

Setup

1Sit on the floor with your legs out in front of you and loop a band around the balls of your feet.
2Hold the band ends with both hands and keep a little tension on it.
3Keep your knees nearly straight.

How to perform

1Point your toes away from you against the band.
2Squeeze your calves at the end of the range.
3Pause briefly.
4Return slowly until your toes point up again.