🦵Do You Know How to Do a Calf Raise Properly? Many riders rely heavily on their quads, pushing their heels down by straightening the knee or carrying weight in their toes in the half seat, but this can actually cause lower leg instability. When your quads do all the work, it can lead to a wobbly lower leg, tipping forward, and a loss of control in the saddle. One exercise that can help is the calf raise—but are you sure you’re doing it properly? It’s not just about lifting your heels. Correctly