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Standing Calf Raise (on a Staircase) Alternative

12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles

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Calf Raise from Deficit with Chair Supported demonstration

Calf Raise from Deficit with Chair Supported
2
Dumbbell Calf Raise demonstration

Dumbbell Calf Raise
3
Single Leg Calf Raise Off Step demonstration

Single Leg Calf Raise Off Step
4
Elevated Standing Calf Raise demonstration

Elevated Standing Calf Raise
5
Calf Raise Clap demonstration

Calf Raise Clap
6
Lying Calf Stretch demonstration

Lying Calf Stretch
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Standing Calf Raise demonstration

Standing Calf Raise
8
Bodyweight Standing Calf Raise demonstration

Bodyweight Standing Calf Raise
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Dumbbell Standing Single Leg Calf Raise demonstration

Dumbbell Standing Single Leg Calf Raise
10
Heel Press demonstration

Heel Press
11
Barbell Standing Calf Raise demonstration

Barbell Standing Calf Raise
12
Calf Raises demonstration

Calf Raises

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 Standing Calf Raise (on a Staircase) trains

Primary Gastrocnemius

Secondary Soleus

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