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Calf Raise

Muscles Worked

Front

Back

Primary: gastrocnemius, soleus

How to do it

Stand with feet hip-width apart, toes forward. Rise up onto the balls of your feet as high as possible, hold briefly, then lower back down. For added range, let your heels drop below a step at the bottom.

Form Tips

Do both the up and down phase slowly. For a challenge, do single-leg calf raises.

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