Bodyweight calf raise

Main muscle🎯 Calves
Equipment🧰 Body weight
Area🦶 Calves/Ankles
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How to do it step by step

  1. Stand with your toes on an elevated surface, such as a step or block.
  2. Place your hands on a stable support, such as a wall or railing, for balance.
  3. Raise your heels as high as possible, 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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Before you load the bar

Start with no weight, or very light, until the movement feels automatic. If you feel joint pain (not muscle burn), stop. This is informational content and does not replace a coach or a healthcare professional.

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