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Bodyweight Standing Calf Raise

Bodyweight Standing Calf Raise: step-by-step technique, the muscles it works and a demo clip. Equipment: body only. Level: beginner.

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  • Equipmentbody only
  • Levelbeginner
  • Forcepush
  • Typeisolation
  • Body partlower legs
Primary muscles
calves, ankles
Secondary muscles
feet
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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.

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