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Cable Standing Calf Raise

Beginner

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How to Do It

Stand facing a cable machine with your feet shoulder-width apart.
Hold onto the cable machine handles or attach a cable ankle strap to your ankles.
Raise your heels off the ground by extending your ankles as high as possible.
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.

Prescription

3Sets

10-15Reps

Rest interval60-90 sec

Body Part

Equipment

Cable

Muscles Worked

PrimaryCalves

Secondary

HamstringsGlutes

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