Legs · Kettlebell
Kettlebell Standing Calf Raise
How to do the kettlebell standing calf raise, the muscles it works, and the mistakes to avoid. Pulled straight from the Kovo app's exercise library.
- Equipment
- Kettlebell
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Logged as
- Weighted reps
- Movement
- Extension
- Mechanic
- Isolation
How to do it
Stand on an elevated surface with the balls of your feet on the edge and your heels hanging off, holding a kettlebell in one hand for resistance. Raise your heels as high as possible, then lower them back down below the starting position for a full stretch.
- 1Stand with your heels hanging off and rise onto the balls of your feet;
- 2you should feel your calves contracting strongly
- 3Pause at the top to squeeze, then lower your heels below the platform to feel a stretch
- 4Hold the kettlebell steady and keep your balance with a light grip on support if needed
Common mistakes
- Don't bounce at the top or bottom of the movement
- Avoid letting your ankles roll inward or outward; keep them aligned
- Don't lean forward or lock your knees; stay tall and controlled
Muscles worked
The kettlebell standing calf raise mainly works the calves.
- CalvesPrimary
- QuadsMinor
- HamstringsMinor
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More calves & shins exercises
- How to do the ankle cars
- How to do the ankle circles
- How to do the ankle rocks
- How to do the resistance band ankle mobilization
- How to do the calf press
- How to do the calf raises with hold
Last reviewed June 2026.