Single Leg Heel Raise

Instructions

1. Stand tall on one leg.

2. Lift the other foot off the ground.

3. Lift the heel of the standing foot off the floor.

4. Pause briefly at the top.

5. Slowly lower the heel back down to the floor.

6. Repeat for the prescribed number of reps.

Common Compensations

• Do not let the standing ankle roll inward or outward.

• Do not let the standing knee cave inward.

• Do not bend the knee too much unless the exercise specifically calls for it.

• Do not use momentum to bounce up.

• Do not rush the lowering phase.

• Do not lean your torso excessively to one side.

• Do not grip the floor aggressively with your toes.

Extra Info

• You should feel this mostly in the calf of the standing leg.

• You may also feel the foot and ankle stabilizers working to help maintain balance.

• Holding onto support is okay if it helps you keep the movement controlled.

• Slower reps usually make the exercise more challenging.

• You should not feel sharp pain in the foot, ankle, Achilles, or calf.