Box Two-Leg Eccentric Calf Raise
Build calf strength with controlled, elevated heel drops. Maximize muscle stretch and growth via eccentric movement.
Required Equipment
Muscle Groups
Primary
Instructions
1. Stand on an elevated platform with your heels hanging off the edge.
2. If adding resistance, hold weights comfortably in your hands at your sides.
3. Position yourself securely with a straight posture. Feet should be hip-width apart and parallel.
4. Press through the balls of your feet to raise your heels as high as you can off the platform, squeezing your calf muscles at the top of the movement.
5. Pause for a moment in the lifted position, maintaining control and balance.
6. Slowly lower your heels back down below the level of the platform to get a full stretch in the calf muscles.
7. Repeat the movement for the desired number of repetitions and sets.
Keep your movements controlled throughout the exercise, focusing on the muscle contraction and stretch, without using momentum or bouncing.
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