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Bodyweight Calf Raise demonstration

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Strength / Bodyweight

Bodyweight Calf Raise

A beginner-friendly calf raise using body weight only on flat ground, strengthening the gastrocnemius and soleus.

Equipment

Bodyweight

Experience

beginner

Movement

isolation

Primary musclesSecondary muscles

Soleus

Instructions

  1. 01

    Stand with feet hip-width apart on a flat surface.

  2. 02

    Push up onto the balls of your feet as high as possible.

  3. 03

    Squeeze your calves at the top.

  4. 04

    Lower your heels back to the floor under control.

  5. 05

    Repeat for the desired number of reps.

Choose a load and range you can control. These instructions are general guidance, not a substitute for individual coaching.