Standing Calf Raise
Standing Calf Raise helps you build larger calve muscles. It also improves ankle strength and stability, helps with injury prevention, improves athletic performance,
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3-Way Calf Raise
3-Way Calf Raise is a classic calf strengthening exercise. This exercise primarily focuses on strengthening ankle stability and overall balance. It is also great to make foot muscles more supple.
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Instructions
- Complete the exercise in three ways.
- First, stand on your feet directly aligned under your hips with toes pointing inward. Shift your body weight on your toes, raise your body as high as possible, and hold for seconds. After that, lower back slowly with control.
- Second, do this exercise with your toes pointing straight forward. And slowly lower back with control.
- Third, do this exercise with the toes pointing outward and the heels facing each other at about 45 degrees. Slowly return to the standing position with control.
Tips
- Squeeze the calves at the peak extension of the movement.
Alternative Exercises
Seated Calf Raise
Seated Calf Raise works the soleus muscle – muscles that sit underneath the gastrocnemius muscle. However, this is a good option for people who find it challenging to stay balanced when standing.
Single-Leg Bent-Knee Calf Raise
Single-Leg Bent-Knee Calf Raise promote overall lower leg strength and especially works the stabilization muscles that support the ankle.
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