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Calf raise

A isolation exercise for the calves. Equipment: no equipment.

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WorksCalves

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How to do it

  1. Setup: Stand on the edge of a step if you have one.
  2. Full stretch
  3. Rise high
  4. Pause at the top

Muscles worked

Equipment

None. You can do it anywhere. See more exercises by equipment.

Alternatives

Exercises that train the same main muscles. See all calf raise alternatives.

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