#1490 · Lower Legs · Calves
Standing Calf Raise (on A Staircase)
- Target
- Calves
- Body part
- Lower Legs
- Equipment
- Body Weight
- MET
- 8.0
- Secondary muscles
- Ankles, Feet
Instructions
- Stand on the edge of a step or a sturdy platform with your heels hanging off and your toes on the step.
- Hold onto a railing or wall for balance if needed.
- Slowly raise your heels as high as possible, lifting your body weight onto the balls of your feet.
- Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your heels back down to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
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