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Standing Calf Raise

This is training information, not medical advice.

Standing Calf Raise starting positionStanding Calf Raise finishing positionDemo

Primary

Equipment

Calf Raise Machine · Dumbbells

Difficulty

Beginner

How to perform

  1. Stand with the balls of the feet on a block, heels hanging.
  2. Rise as high as possible onto the toes.
  3. Lower to a deep stretch.

Tips

  • Straight legs bias the gastrocnemius.
  • Use a full stretch at the bottom.

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