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Standing calf raise alternatives

Machine taken, missing equipment, or something doesn't feel right? These exercises train the same main muscles as the standing calf raise, best matches first.

  1. Calf raiseTrains the calves, same movement, no equipment.
  2. Single-leg dumbbell calf raiseTrains the calves, same movement, needs dumbbells and plyo box or step.

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