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Exercise Details

Target Muscle Group

Calves

Equipment Required

Bodyweight

Experience Level

Beginner

Force Type

Push

Secondary Muscles

None

Exercise Description

The standing calf raise exercise builds stronger, more defined calf muscles. It helps you jump higher, run faster, and prevents ankle injuries.

How To

1. Stand tall with feet shoulder-width apart, core tight 2. Slowly rise up onto your toes by pushing through the balls of your feet 3. Hold the top position for 1-2 seconds, squeezing your calf muscles hard 4. Lower back down slowly until your heels touch the ground 5. Repeat the standing calf raise movement for your target reps

Form Tips

• Keep your body straight and don't lean forward during the standing calf raise • Go slow on the way down to get the full stretch • Squeeze your calves hard at the top of each rep • Don't bounce - control the movement up and down

Common Mistakes

• Bouncing at the bottom instead of controlling the standing calf raise movement • Not going high enough on your toes to fully work the calves • Rushing through reps instead of focusing on the muscle squeeze

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