Calf Raises with feet turned out

Calf Raises with Feet Turned Out Basics

Primary muscles worked: Gastroc

Synergist Muscles: Soleus

Mechanics: Isolation

Equipment: Open Floor Space

How To Perform Calf Raises with Feet Turned Out

• Start this calf raise variation by first assuming a standing position.
• Position your feet close together so that they are 6 - 12 inches apart.
• Rotate your feet a quarter of a turn outward.
• To begin the actual work portion of the lift, push through the balls of your feet raising your heels off of the floor.
• After you have reached full plantar flexion, lower your heels back to the floor and repeat as needed.

Calf Raises with Feet Turned Out Tips

• Focus on coming up on the outside edge of the foot. This will ensure that the exercise targets the lateral head of the gastroc muscle.
• Intensity can be increased by having the athlete hold on to dumbbells or having a barbell across the back.

Calf Raises with Feet Turned Out and Sports Application

Many sports require strong and functional feet for maximal performance. Any sport requiring the feet can benefit greatly from the feet out calf raise. It offers a variable way of targeting the muscles of the calf which is important in change of direction scenarios with the feet.