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Calf Raise from Deficit with Chair Supported Alternative

12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles

1
Walking on Incline Treadmill demonstration

Walking on Incline Treadmill
2
Dumbbell Calf Raise demonstration

Dumbbell Calf Raise
3
Toe Walk demonstration

Toe Walk
4
Dumbbell Standing Single Leg Calf Raise demonstration

Dumbbell Standing Single Leg Calf Raise
5
Heel Press demonstration

Heel Press
6
Toe Jump demonstration

Toe Jump
7
Single Leg Calf Raise Off Step demonstration

Single Leg Calf Raise Off Step
8
Double Jump Rope demonstration

Double Jump Rope
9
Tip Toe Walking demonstration

Tip Toe Walking
10
Calf Raise Clap demonstration

Calf Raise Clap
11
Lying Calf Stretch demonstration

Lying Calf Stretch
12
Standing Calf Raise demonstration

Standing Calf Raise

Criteria used to find exercise alternatives

Same target muscles

We rank alternatives highest when their primary muscles exactly match. i.e: same target muscle, different movement.

Full muscle overlap

Secondary muscles and synergists are scored too, keeping the overall movement pattern close to the original lift.

Equipment considered

Equipment overlap nudges similar-kit options up the list. But we include different-equipment alternatives too so you're never stuck.

What the Calf Raise from Deficit with Chair Supported trains

Primary Gastrocnemius Soleus

Secondary Gluteus Maximus Hamstrings

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