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exercise ball on the wall calf raise (tennis ball between ankles)

exercise ball on the wall calf raise (tennis ball between ankles) exercise guide with muscles, equipment, animation and step-by-step instructions. Target: calves. Equipment: dumbbe

exercise ball on the wall calf raise (tennis ball between ankles) exercise demonstration
Target muscle
calves
Muscle group
hamstrings
Body part
lower legs
Equipment
dumbbell

Secondary muscles

hamstrings, quadriceps

How to perform

  1. Stand facing a wall with your feet shoulder-width apart.
  2. Place an exercise ball between the wall and your lower back.
  3. Hold a dumbbell in each hand, with your arms extended by your sides.
  4. Place a tennis ball between your ankles.
  5. Raise your heels off the ground, lifting your body up onto your toes.
  6. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your heels back down to the starting position.
  7. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.