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Exercise Ball on the Wall Calf Raise

Intermediate

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How to Do It

Stand with your back against a wall and place an exercise ball between your lower back and the wall.
Position your feet shoulder-width apart, with your toes pointing forward.
Hold a dumbbell in each hand, with your arms extended by your sides.
Raise your heels off the ground, 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.

Prescription

3Sets

10-15Reps

Rest interval60-90 sec

Body Part

Equipment

Dumbbell

Muscles Worked

PrimaryCalves

Secondary

HamstringsQuadriceps

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