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Bodyweight Standing Calf Raise
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The bodyweight standing calf raise is a simple yet effective exercise targeting the calves. It involves raising the heels off the ground to work on calf strength and endurance, enhancing lower leg stability and overall balance.
How to do it
- Stand upright with feet hip-width apart, arms relaxed by your sides.
- Engage your core and lift your heels off the ground, balancing on the balls of your feet.
- Hold the top position for a moment, feeling the contraction in your calves.
- Slowly lower your heels back to the ground and repeat.
Muscles worked
Primary Gastrocnemius Soleus
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