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Bodyweight Standing Calf Raise

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How to Do It

  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.

Range of Motion

Full stretch at the bottom to full contraction on tiptoes.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • ×Bouncing through the reps
  • ×Not going through full range of motion
  • ×Leaning forward instead of rising straight up

Prescription

3Sets
10-15Reps
Rest interval60-90 sec

Goal

Build calf strength and endurance without equipment

Body Part

Lower Legs

Equipment

Body Weight

Muscles Worked

PrimaryCalves
Secondary
AnklesFeet

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