10 Best Band Single Leg Reverse Calf Raise Alternatives for Home Training

Ranked Band Single Leg Reverse Calf Raise Alternatives

10 substitutes, ranked by how closely each one matches the Band Single Leg Reverse Calf Raise on movement pattern, muscles worked, equipment and body position. The higher the score, the less you change. Open "How to perform this exercise" on a card for the steps; every card title links to that exercise's own alternatives page.

1. Best match

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   1. One Leg Donkey Calf Raise

   85% match

   • Calves
   • Bodyweight
   • Beginner
   • Isolation

   Use this when you have nothing to train with, because it works the calves with bodyweight alone.

   How to perform this exercise

   1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, toes pointing forward.
   2. Place your hands on a stable surface for support, such as a wall or a bar.
   3. Lift one leg off the ground, keeping your knee slightly bent.
   4. Raise your heel as high as possible, using your calf muscles.
   5. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your heel back down.
   6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch legs.

   Sets and reps: 3 sets of 8 to 12 reps on each side, and add reps before you add load.

   Why this matches

   • Movement: raise, the same as the Band Single Leg Reverse Calf Raise
   • Primary muscle: calves, the same as the Band Single Leg Reverse Calf Raise
   • Equipment: bodyweight only, not a band
   • Body position: standing, the same as the Band Single Leg Reverse Calf Raise
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   2. One Leg Floor Calf Raise

   84% match

   • Calves
   • Bodyweight
   • Beginner
   • Isolation

   How to perform this exercise

   1. Stand with your feet hip-width apart and place your hands on a wall or sturdy object for balance.
   2. Lift one foot off the ground and balance on the other foot.
   3. Slowly raise your heel off the ground, lifting your body up onto the ball of your foot.
   4. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your heel back down to the starting position.
   5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch legs and repeat.

   Sets and reps: 3 sets of 8 to 12 reps on each side, and add reps before you add load.

   Why this matches

   • Movement: raise, the same as the Band Single Leg Reverse Calf Raise
   • Primary muscle: calves, the same as the Band Single Leg Reverse Calf Raise
   • Equipment: bodyweight only, not a band
   • Body position: standing, the same as the Band Single Leg Reverse Calf Raise
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   3. Standing Calf Raise (On A Staircase)

   75% match

   • Calves
   • Bodyweight
   • Beginner
   • Isolation

   How to perform this exercise

   1. Stand on the edge of a step or a sturdy platform with your heels hanging off and your toes on the step.
   2. Hold onto a railing or wall for balance if needed.
   3. Slowly raise your heels as high as possible, lifting your body weight onto the balls of your feet.
   4. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your heels back down to the starting position.
   5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

   Sets and reps: 3 sets of 8 to 12 reps, and add reps before you add load.

   Why this matches

   • Movement: raise, the same as the Band Single Leg Reverse Calf Raise
   • Primary muscle: calves, the same as the Band Single Leg Reverse Calf Raise
   • Equipment: bodyweight only, not a band
   • Body position: standing, the same as the Band Single Leg Reverse Calf Raise
   • Balance: easier to stay steady on than the Band Single Leg Reverse Calf Raise
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   4. Standing Calves

   75% match

   • Calves
   • Bodyweight
   • Beginner
   • Isolation

   How to perform this exercise

   1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, toes pointing forward.
   2. Raise your heels off the ground as high as possible, standing on your toes.
   3. Hold the position for a moment, then slowly lower your heels back down to the starting position.
   4. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

   Sets and reps: 3 sets of 8 to 12 reps, and add reps before you add load.

   Why this matches

   • Primary muscle: calves, the same as the Band Single Leg Reverse Calf Raise
   • Equipment: bodyweight only, not a band
   • Body position: standing, the same as the Band Single Leg Reverse Calf Raise
   • Balance: easier to stay steady on than the Band Single Leg Reverse Calf Raise
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   5. Donkey Calf Raise

   53% match

   • Calves
   • Bodyweight
   • Beginner
   • Isolation

   How to perform this exercise

   1. Stand with your toes on an elevated surface, such as a step or block.
   2. Place your hands on a stable support, such as a wall or railing, for balance.
   3. Raise your heels as high as possible, lifting your body weight onto the balls of your feet.
   4. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your heels back down to the starting position.
   5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

   Sets and reps: 3 sets of 8 to 12 reps, and add reps before you add load.

   Why this matches

   • Primary muscle: calves, the same as the Band Single Leg Reverse Calf Raise
   • Equipment: bodyweight only, not a band
   • Body position: standing, the same as the Band Single Leg Reverse Calf Raise
   • Balance: easier to stay steady on than the Band Single Leg Reverse Calf Raise
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   6. Bodyweight Standing Calf Raise

   53% match

   • Calves
   • Bodyweight
   • Beginner
   • Isolation

   How to perform this exercise

   1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, toes pointing forward.
   2. Place your hands on a wall or stable surface for balance.
   3. Slowly raise your heels off the ground, lifting your body weight onto the balls of your feet.
   4. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your heels back down to the starting position.
   5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

   Sets and reps: 3 sets of 8 to 12 reps, and add reps before you add load.

   Why this matches

   • Primary muscle: calves, the same as the Band Single Leg Reverse Calf Raise
   • Equipment: bodyweight only, not a band
   • Body position: standing, the same as the Band Single Leg Reverse Calf Raise
   • Balance: easier to stay steady on than the Band Single Leg Reverse Calf Raise
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   7. Quick Feet

   50% match

   • Calves
   • Bodyweight
   • Beginner
   • Isolation

   How to perform this exercise

   1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your arms by your sides.
   2. Begin by rapidly moving your feet up and down, as if you were running in place.
   3. Keep your movements quick and light, focusing on staying on the balls of your feet.
   4. Continue for the desired duration or number of repetitions.

   Sets and reps: Work for 30 to 60 seconds, rest as long as you worked, and repeat 6 to 10 times.

   Why this matches

   • Primary muscle: calves, the same as the Band Single Leg Reverse Calf Raise
   • Equipment: bodyweight only, not a band
   • Body position: standing, the same as the Band Single Leg Reverse Calf Raise
   • Balance: easier to stay steady on than the Band Single Leg Reverse Calf Raise
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   8. Box Jump Down With One Leg Stabilization

   50% match

   • Calves
   • Bodyweight
   • Intermediate
   • Compound

   How to perform this exercise

   1. Stand in front of a box or platform with your feet shoulder-width apart.
   2. Bend your knees and jump onto the box, landing softly with one foot on the box and the other foot hanging off the edge.
   3. Stabilize yourself on the box with the foot that is on it, while keeping the other foot off the ground.
   4. Hold this position for a few seconds, engaging your calf muscles to maintain balance.
   5. Slowly step down with the foot that is on the box, returning to the starting position.
   6. Repeat the exercise with the other leg.

   Sets and reps: 3 or 4 sets of 6 to 10 reps on each side.

   Why this matches

   • Primary muscle: calves, the same as the Band Single Leg Reverse Calf Raise
   • Equipment: bodyweight only, not a band
   • Body position: standing, the same as the Band Single Leg Reverse Calf Raise
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   9. Suspended Split Squat

   40% match

   • Quads
   • Bodyweight
   • Intermediate
   • Compound

   How to perform this exercise

   1. Stand facing away from a suspension trainer with your feet shoulder-width apart.
   2. Extend one leg forward and place the top of your foot in the foot cradle of the suspension trainer.
   3. Bend your standing leg and lower your body down into a lunge position, keeping your chest up and your knee in line with your toes.
   4. Push through your heel to return to the starting position.
   5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch legs.

   Sets and reps: 3 or 4 sets of 6 to 10 reps on each side.

   Why this matches

   • Primary muscle: quads, not calves
   • Equipment: a suspension trainer, not a band
   • Body position: standing, the same as the Band Single Leg Reverse Calf Raise
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    10. Curtsey Squat

    40% match

    • Glutes
    • Bodyweight
    • Beginner
    • Compound

    How to perform this exercise

    1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart.
    2. Take a step diagonally behind and across your body with your right foot, crossing it behind your left leg.
    3. Bend both knees as if you were curtsying, lowering your body towards the ground.
    4. Keep your torso upright and your weight on your front foot.
    5. Push through your front foot to return to the starting position.
    6. Repeat on the other side, stepping diagonally behind and across your body with your left foot.

    Sets and reps: 3 sets of 8 to 12 reps on each side, and add reps before you add load.

    Why this matches

    • Primary muscle: glutes, not calves
    • Equipment: bodyweight only, not a band
    • Body position: standing, the same as the Band Single Leg Reverse Calf Raise