Single-leg calf raise
Foot and calf · Building · in reps · per side
Why it helps your running
Calf strength one leg at a time — exactly what matters when you run, since you're never on both feet at once.
- You'll need
- a wall
- Tempo
- 2 s down, 1 s up, 1s pause
How to do it
- On one foot, fingertips on the wall for balance, rise onto your toes as high as you can.
- Hold for a second at the top, lower in 2 seconds.
- Keep your knee straight: it's the calf working, not the thigh.
- Same number of reps on each side, weaker side first.
Common mistakes
- You push off the wall to help yourself up.
- Your ankle rolls outward at the top.
Strength work, built into your plan.
Your coach picks your movements, their sets and tempo, and slots them into your week — with a guided session, minute by minute.