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Standing Calf Raise
Place the balls of your feet on a step and stand upright with your heels raised. Raise your heels as high as you can, then lower them slowly as far as you can.
Standing Calf Raise
Place the balls of your feet on a step and stand upright with your heels raised.
Raise your heels as high as you can, then lower them slowly as far as you can.
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Key points
- Focus on both contraction and stretch in your calves
- Push up strongly through the balls of your feet
- Keep your knees straight
Cautions
- Do not bend and straighten your knees to drive the movement
- Do not bounce
- Take care not to lose your balance
MUSCLES
Main muscles
- Triceps surae
- Gastrocnemius
Equipment: Standing calf raise machine
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