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Standing Calf Raise form guide
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Standing Calf Raise

Works your calves.

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A few questions, about a minute. No account needed.

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How to do it

  1. 1Stand on the edge of a step with your heels hanging off. Hold something for balance.
  2. 2Rise up onto your toes as high as you can.
  3. 3Pause, then lower your heels below the step.

Muscles worked

Front
Back
Calves

Get it right

  • Full stretch at the bottom
  • Pause at the top

Avoid this

  • Bouncing
  • Half reps