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Exercise Ball On The Wall Calf Raise (Tennis Ball Between Knees)

Exercise Ball On The Wall Calf Raise (Tennis Ball Between Knees): step-by-step technique, the muscles it works and a demo clip. Equipment: dumbbell.

Technique demo: Exercise Ball On The Wall Calf Raise (Tennis Ball Between Knees)
Video and illustrations: Gym visual, licensed to AIron.Coach.
  • Equipmentdumbbell
  • Body partlower legs
Primary muscles
calves, quadriceps
Secondary muscles
hamstrings
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How to do it

  1. Stand with your back against a wall and place an exercise ball between your lower back and the wall.
  2. Position your feet shoulder-width apart and slightly in front of you.
  3. Hold a dumbbell in each hand, with your arms extended by your sides.
  4. Place a tennis ball between your knees.
  5. Raise your heels off the ground, lifting your body up onto your toes.
  6. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your heels back down to the starting position.
  7. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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