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Wall sit calf raise

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

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How to do it

  1. Setup: Sit against a wall with the thighs level.
  2. Raise the heels without moving the hips
  3. Lower slowly and repeat

Muscles worked

Wall sit calf raise: 3D figure mid-rep with the calves and quads highlighted

Equipment

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

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