---
title: "Bodyweight Standing Calf Raise"
description: "Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your hands on your hips or by your sides for balance."
locale: en
slug: bodyweight-standing-calf-raise
url: "https://hi.fitness/exercises/bodyweight-standing-calf-raise"
primaryMuscle: "Calves"
equipment: ["Bodyweight"]
category: "Strength"
format: "Reps"
video: "https://hi.fitness/exercise-media/public/video/eb49eaa4-bodyweight-standing-calf-raise.mp4"
updatedAt: 2026-10-20T13:27:28+00:00
---
# Bodyweight Standing Calf Raise

Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your hands on your hips or by your sides for balance.

## How to do it

1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your hands on your hips or by your sides for balance.
2. Rise up onto your toes, lifting your heels off the floor.
3. Repeat the movement for the desired number of repetitions.
4. Lower your heels back to the floor to return to the starting position.

## Form tips

- Keep your core engaged to maintain balance throughout the exercise.
- Perform the movement slowly and with control to maximize muscle activation.
- Ensure your weight is evenly distributed on both feet to prevent imbalance.

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