Standing Calf Raise (On A Staircase)
- Body part
- Lower legs
- Target muscles
- Primary muscles
- Secondary muscles
- Equipment
- No equipment — bodyweight
- Sports fields
How to perform it
Stand on the edge of a step or a sturdy platform with your heels hanging off and your toes on the step. Hold onto a railing or wall for balance if needed. Slowly raise your heels as high as possible, lifting your body weight onto the balls of your feet. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your heels back down to the starting position. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
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