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Calves · Intermediate

Exercise Ball on the Wall Calf Raise (tennis ball between knees)

Wall-supported calf raise using gentle knee pressure on a small ball to maintain leg alignment.

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Exercise overview

Training details

Calves

Equipment

Stability Ball

Sets × reps

3 × 12

Rest

1 min

How to perform it

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 01Stand with your back against a wall, and place an exercise ball between your lower back and the wall.
  2. 02Place a dumbbell in each hand by your sides.
  3. 03Position a tennis ball between your knees to help maintain alignment.
  4. 04With control, raise your heels off the ground, lifting your body upward onto your toes.
  5. 05Hold for a moment at the top, then slowly lower back down to the starting position.
  6. 06Repeat for the prescribed repetitions.

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