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Standing Calf Raise

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CalvesStrengthBeginner Difficulty 1 out of 5Bodyweight or Machine~4 kcal/min

How to perform it

  1. 1Stand with the balls of your feet on a raised surface, heels hanging off.
  2. 2Raise your heels as high as possible.
  3. 3Lower your heels below the platform for a stretch, then repeat.

Form tips

  • Pause at the top and the bottom — calves respond well to time under tension

Common mistakes

  • Bouncing quickly
  • Partial range of motion

Variations

  • Seated Calf Raise
  • Single-Leg Calf Raise

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