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Feet Elevated Calf Raise

Bodyweight calf raise from an elevated edge for a controlled heel stretch and full plantar-flexion range.

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Feet Elevated Calf Raise demonstration

Exercise overview

Training details

Calves

Equipment

Bodyweight

Sets × reps

3 × 15

Rest

1 min

How to perform it

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 01Stand with the balls of both feet on a stable raised edge and the heels free to move below it.
  2. 02Use a nearby support lightly for balance and keep the knees nearly straight without locking them forcefully.
  3. 03Lower the heels slowly beneath the edge until you feel a controlled stretch through the calves.
  4. 04Press through the balls of the feet and rise as high as possible without rolling the ankles outward.
  5. 05Pause briefly at the top, then lower through the full range under control and repeat.

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