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Elevated Standing Calf Raise
Stand on the edge of a step with your heels hanging off, placing your forefeet securely on the edge.
Execution
How to do it
Stand on the edge of a step with your heels hanging off, placing your forefeet securely on the edge. Hold onto a stable surface for balance if necessary.
Lower your heels below the level of the platform to feel a stretch in your calf muscles.
Press through your forefeet to raise your heels as high as possible, fully contracting your calf muscles.
Slowly lower your heels back down to the starting position, maintaining control throughout the movement. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Form tips
Focus on pressing through the forefeet and avoid using momentum to lift your heels.
Maintain a slight bend in your knees to reduce strain and keep the movement fluid.
Ensure the platform or step is stable and secure to prevent slipping or tipping during the exercise.
No box? A stair step works just as well.
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