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bodyweight standing calf raise

bodyweight standing calf raise exercise guide with muscles, equipment, animation and step-by-step instructions. Target: calves. Equipment: body weight.

bodyweight standing calf raise exercise demonstration
Target muscle
calves
Muscle group
ankles
Body part
lower legs
Equipment
body weight

Secondary muscles

ankles, feet

How to perform

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, toes pointing forward.
  2. Place your hands on a wall or stable surface for balance.
  3. Slowly raise your heels off the ground, lifting your body weight onto the balls of your feet.
  4. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your heels back down to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.