Calf Raises - With Bands

A beginner strength exercise for the calves, done with a resistance band.

Calf Raises - With Bands: finishing position

Main muscles: Calves
Equipment: Resistance band
Level: Beginner
Type: Isolation
Movement: Push

How to do the Calf Raises - With Bands

Grab an exercise band and stand on it with your toes making sure that the length of the band between the foot and the arms is the same for both sides.
While holding the handles of the band, raise the arms to the side of your head as if you were getting ready to perform a shoulder press. The palms should be facing forward with the elbows bent and to the sides. This movement will create tension on the band. This will be your starting position.
Keeping the hands by your shoulder, stand up on your toes as you exhale and contract the calves hard at the top of the movement.
After a one second contraction, slowly go back down to the starting position.
Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

Sets and reps

Muscle	3–4 sets of 10–15 reps, rest 60–90 seconds
Pump or finisher	2–3 sets of 15–20 reps, rest 45–60 seconds

Log every set in MyoStats and it works out your estimated one-rep max and suggests the next weight or rep target, so you keep progressing without guessing.

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Questions

What muscles does the Calf Raises - With Bands work?

Mainly the calves.

Is the Calf Raises - With Bands good for beginners?

Yes. It's rated a beginner exercise: start light and learn the movement before adding weight.

What can I do instead of the Calf Raises - With Bands?

Good alternatives that train the calves: Barbell Seated Calf Raise, Calf Press, Calf Press On The Leg Press Machine or Dumbbell Seated One-Leg Calf Raise.

How many sets and reps of the Calf Raises - With Bands should I do?

Muscle: 3–4 sets of 10–15 reps, rest 60–90 seconds. Pump or finisher: 2–3 sets of 15–20 reps, rest 45–60 seconds.

Exercise steps and photos: free-exercise-db (public domain).