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,
INTERMEDIATE
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.
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Target Muscles
Instructions
- Sit down on a box or bench with your feet flat on the floor in front of you.
- Bend your calves as high as you can before returning to the starting position.
Tips
- Be sure to squeeze your calves to the fullest range of motion.
- Perform the movement at a slow pace.
Alternative Exercises
Standing Dumbbell Calf Raise
Standing Dumbbell Calf Raise targets the lower leg and increase strength in the calves and the muscles around the ankle.
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