Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the Single Leg Calf Raise Off Step.
A unilateral calf exercise performed with the ball of one foot on the edge of a step and the heel hanging freely below. The extended range of motion stretches the gastrocnemius and soleus more deeply than a flat-surface calf raise.
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The Single Leg Calf Raise Off Step is a foundational movement that builds strength and muscle through controlled, progressive overload. Train it 1 to 2 times per week with 3 to 5 working sets per session, gradually adding weight or reps as form holds up.