Variations:
- Standing Bent-Knee Calf Raise - Soleus Bias
- Seated Calf Raise - Soleus Bias
Ways to make it easier:
- Focusing only on the Concentric or Eccentric phase
- Decreasing the Range of Motion - partial reps, only go as far as you can handle
- Holding onto something for support/stability
- Regressing to an easier variation/exercise
Ways to make it harder:
- Playing with the Tempo & adding an Isometric phase (pause/hold)
- Doing it with a single leg
- Increasing the Range of Motion - use something to step on that will allow you to go down and stretch as much as possible
- Adding resistance - holding a dumbbell or something
- Progressing to a harder variation/exercise