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Calf Raises

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Description

This exercise isolates the calves, building size and strength. It can be done with or without weights. As you progress, you can use a barbell to dumbbells for increased resistance.

How to do it

  1. 1Stand up straight, keep your arms at your sides, and your abs pulled in.
  2. 2Slowly raise your heels off the floor while squeezing calves.
  3. 3Return to initial position and repeat. To make this exercise more difficult, stand on the edge of a step.

⚠️ Common mistakes

  • Push off from the outside edge of your feet.
  • Use a quick motion

Now you know how it is done. In the app it joins the other exercises and becomes a multi-week plan.

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