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standing calves

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

standing calves exercise demonstration
Target muscle
calves
Muscle group
hamstrings
Body part
lower legs
Equipment
body weight

Secondary muscles

hamstrings, glutes

How to perform

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, toes pointing forward.
  2. Raise your heels off the ground as high as possible, standing on your toes.
  3. Hold the position for a moment, then slowly lower your heels back down to the starting position.
  4. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.