Exercise Comparison
Balance Board vs Calf Raises - With Bands
Side-by-Side
Muscle Analysis
Shared
Only in Balance Board
Instructions
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.
Calf Raises - With Bands
Grab an exercise band and stand on it with your toes making sure that the length of the band between the foot and the arms is the same for both sides.
While holding the handles of the band, raise the arms to the side of your head as if you were getting ready to perform a shoulder press. The palms should be facing forward with the elbows bent and to the sides. This movement will create tension on the band. This will be your starting position.
Keeping the hands by your shoulder, stand up on your toes as you exhale and contract the calves hard at the top of the movement.
After a one second contraction, slowly go back down to the starting position.
Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
Verdict
Both exercises target the calves. Balance Board is a beginner exercise using other, while Calf Raises - With Bands is beginner and uses bands. Choose Balance Board if you have access to other, or Calf Raises - With Bands if you prefer bands. Balance Board is a compound movement working multiple joints, making it better for overall strength. Calf Raises - With Bands isolates the target muscle for focused development.