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Bodyweight Standing Calf Raise

Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your hands on your hips or by your sides for balance.

Exercise details

Primary muscle

Calves
Equipment
Bodyweight
Tracking
Reps

Execution

How to do it

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your hands on your hips or by your sides for balance.

  2. Rise up onto your toes, lifting your heels off the floor.

  3. Repeat the movement for the desired number of repetitions.

  4. Lower your heels back to the floor to return to the starting position.

Form tips

  • Keep your core engaged to maintain balance throughout the exercise.

  • Perform the movement slowly and with control to maximize muscle activation.

  • Ensure your weight is evenly distributed on both feet to prevent imbalance.

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