Calves
Reverse Calf Raise
The Reverse Calf Raise is a strength exercise with no equipment for your calves. Share of the load in the Zulta muscle model: tibialis anterior 88%.
How to do it
- Stand with your heels on the edge of a step, the front of the feet hanging off, facing away from the step.
- Hold a rail or wall lightly for balance and stand tall with straight knees.
- Let the toes drop below the step to stretch the front of the shins.
- Pull the toes up toward the shins as far as you can.
- Pause at the top, then lower the toes slowly.
Tips
- Keep the heels still on the step, only the forefoot moves.
- Use a slow tempo, the range is short.
Common mistakes
- Rocking the whole body back to lift the toes.
- Bending the knees.
- Letting the toes drop quickly.
Muscles worked by the Reverse Calf Raise
Share per muscle in the Zulta muscle model. The model spreads the load of one rep over 40 muscles, based on EMG and biomechanics research.
Pulling the toes up toward the shin is dorsiflexion, done almost entirely by tibialis anterior.
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Frequently asked questions
What muscles does the Reverse Calf Raise work?
Mainly the tibialis anterior.
Is the Reverse Calf Raise good for beginners?
Yes. The Reverse Calf Raise is rated beginner in the Zulta library: the technique is easy to learn with a light weight.
What is a good alternative to the Reverse Calf Raise?
For example the Tibialis Raise, Tibialis Raise Machine and Weighted Tibialis Raise. They train mostly the same muscles, some with different equipment.
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