Squat Hold With Calf Raise
Quick answer
Squat Hold With Calf Raise is an intermediate compound bodyweight exercise that mainly works the calves and quads, with the glutes, hamstrings and lower back assisting.
Written by the GymStreak coaching team
Muscles worked
Secondary
How to do Squat Hold With Calf Raise
- 1
Stand up straight with your feet shoulder width apart and turned out slightly. Keeping your back straight, squat down until your thighs are parallel with the floor. Cross your arms out in front of you and hold this position. This is your starting position.
- 2
While holding the squat position, push your right leg up slightly by pushing down with the ball of your foot, focusing on contracting the calf muscle.
- 3
Holding the right leg in position, push up the left leg in a similar fashion.
- 4
Return the right leg to the starting position and then the left leg after.
Form cues
- Make sure to hold the squat position and resist the temptation to straighten your legs.
- Perform the reps slowly and in a controlled manner.
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