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bodyweight standing calf raise

Beginner
bodyweight standing calf raise

How to do it

  1. 1Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, toes pointing forward.
  2. 2Place your hands on a wall or stable surface for balance.
  3. 3Slowly raise your heels off the ground, lifting your body weight onto the balls of your feet.
  4. 4Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your heels back down to the starting position.
  5. 5Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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Front
Back
  • Primary
  • Secondary
  • Tertiary
Target
Calves
Body Part
Calves
Equipment
Body Weight
Difficulty
Beginner
Force
Push
Grips
None
Mechanic
Isolation
Secondary
Ankles, Feet

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