Balance Board — starting position, working the calves

Balance Board — end position, working the calves

How to do the Balance Board

Place a balance board in front of you.
Stand up on it and try to balance yourself.
Hold the balance for as long as desired.

Muscles worked

Role	Muscles
Primary	calves
Secondary	hamstrings, quads
Equipment	other equipment
Difficulty	beginner
Type	compound

No other equipment? Train the same muscles with these

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Calf Raises - With Bands Resistance Bands Calf Raise On A Dumbbell Dumbbell Dumbbell Seated One-Leg Calf Raise Dumbbell Standing Dumbbell Calf Raise Dumbbell Barbell Seated Calf Raise Barbell Rocking Standing Calf Raise Barbell

Superset the Balance Board with

Opposing quads work — alternate sets without extra rest.

Single-Leg High Box Squat quads Trap Bar Deadlift quads Suspended Split Squat quads Weighted Squat quads

Common questions

What muscles does the Balance Board work?

The Balance Board primarily works the calves, with the hamstrings and quads as secondary movers. Knee Circles, Barbell Seated Calf Raise, and Calf Press train the same muscle, across 7 equipment types.

What equipment do you need for the Balance Board?

The Right Equipment. Without the right equipment, Calf Raises - With Bands, Calf Raise On A Dumbbell, and Dumbbell Seated One-Leg Calf Raise train the same muscle, and 7 of the catalogue's options for this muscle need no equipment.

Is the Balance Board suitable for beginners?

Yes, the Balance Board is rated beginner. 9 harder options for the same muscle are catalogued.

Where should the Balance Board go in a workout?

Early — the Balance Board is compound, working 3 muscle groups, so run it first or second while you are fresh, then superset Single-Leg High Box Squat and Trap Bar Deadlift later.

Similar exercises

Knee Circles Bodyweight Barbell Seated Calf Raise Barbell Calf Press Machine Calf Press On The Leg Press Machine Machine Calf Raise On A Dumbbell Dumbbell Calf Raises - With Bands Resistance Bands

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