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#1373 · Lower Legs · Calves

Bodyweight Standing Calf Raise

Target
Calves
Body part
Lower Legs
Equipment
Body Weight
MET
3.5
Secondary muscles
Ankles, Feet

Instructions

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, toes pointing forward.
  2. Place your hands on a wall or stable surface for balance.
  3. Slowly raise your heels off the ground, lifting your body weight onto the balls of your feet.
  4. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your heels back down to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
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