Seated bent-knee calf raise

Practise heel lifting while seated with the knees bent.

Calf raise family

Seated bent-knee calf raise

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Practise heel lifting while seated with the knees bent.

DemandEasy

Equipment requiredBodyweight + A bench or box

Muscle focusCalves

Written instructions available. A verified 3D demonstration has not been built for this variation.

Source-researched guide. Clinical review is pending.

How to move

Sit on a firm chair with both feet flat and knees comfortably bent.
Raise both heels while keeping the forefeet on the floor.
Lower slowly to the starting position.

Form cues

Keep the toes grounded.
Avoid bouncing.

Practice and cautions

No universal dose is assigned. Choose a manageable amount for your current capacity, leave room for controlled repetitions, and allow recovery. A clinician’s individual plan takes priority.

This is movement education, not an assessment or treatment prescription. Stop for sharp or increasing pain, dizziness, numbness or tingling; seek individual guidance for symptoms, injury or restrictions.

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Sources and review status

Sources support the educational description; they do not establish that this exercise is suitable for you.

Torbay and South Devon NHS · Calf strengthening ↗

No variation is labeled clinically validated.

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