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Standing Calves

Standing Calves: step-by-step technique, the muscles it works and a demo clip. Equipment: body only.

Technique demo: Standing Calves
Video and illustrations: Gym visual, licensed to AIron.Coach.
  • Equipmentbody only
  • Body partlower legs
Primary muscles
calves, hamstrings
Secondary muscles
glutes
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How to do it

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, toes pointing forward.
  2. Raise your heels off the ground as high as possible, standing on your toes.
  3. Hold the position for a moment, then slowly lower your heels back down to the starting position.
  4. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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