Wall shin raise
A isolation exercise for the calves. Equipment: no equipment.
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How to do it
- Setup: Lean your back on a wall, heels about a foot out.
- Lift the toes as high as you can
- Lower them slowly without touching down hard
Muscles worked

Equipment
None. You can do it anywhere. See more exercises by equipment.
Alternatives
Exercises that train the same main muscles. See all wall shin raise alternatives.
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