Bodyweight Calf Raise
- Primary musclesCalves
- EquipmentBody Only
- LevelBeginner
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How to do it
5 stepsStand upright with your feet hip-width apart. Hold on to a wall or a chair lightly if you need balance.
Rise onto your toes as high as you can, pushing the floor away with the balls of your feet.
Pause for a second at the top and squeeze your calves.
Lower yourself slowly and stop just before your heels touch the floor, so your calves stay under tension.
Repeat for the planned reps.
Do not bounce at the bottom or rock forward. Keep your ankles straight and do not let them roll outward.
To make it harder, stand on a step with your heels hanging off the edge, or switch to one leg.
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