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Written by Lynn Glenn. The Standing Calf Raise is one of the most commonly used exercises for the development of the Gastrocnemius (calf) muscles in most gyms across the world. The Standing Calf Raises is so popular because the exercise is not only easy to do, but it provides great benefit with low risk of injury.
The Muscles Worked During Calf Raises. Calf raises target the muscles on the back of your lower legs. Photo Credit fatchoi/iStock/Getty Images. The calf raise exercise targets the muscles on the back of your lower legs that facilitate plantar flexion, or ankle extension. These muscles contract to lift your heels off the floor during the upward-movement phase of the exercise, and to control the speed of movement during the downward movement phase.