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Wall shin 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: Lean your back on a wall, heels about a foot out.
  2. Lift the toes as high as you can
  3. Lower them slowly without touching down hard

Muscles worked

Wall shin raise: 3D figure mid-rep with the calves highlighted

Equipment

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

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