Single-Leg Calf Raise
Why This Exercise
Trains the outer calf muscle (Gastrocnemius) and ankle unilaterally. This guarantees that both feet have the exact same "stiffness" and power, which is directly crucial for an explosive and symmetrical acceleration from zero.
Coaching Cues
- Work through a full range of motion with control at both the top and bottom.
- Keep your ankle stable so it moves straight up and down; avoid rolling inward or outward.
- Finish each rep with a powerful push through the ball of your foot.