

Step-by-step
- Take a dumbbell in each hand with your arms hanging at your sides, and place the balls of your feet on a plate or step.
- Keep your torso upright, pull your shoulders back, and maintain your balance.
- Lower your heels to create a stretch in the calves.
- Press through the balls of your feet to raise your heels, and squeeze your calves at the top.
- Return to the start slowly and under control.
Coaching tip
Hold a wall with one hand for balance, and place the balls of your feet on a step to go deep up and down.
More calves exercises
- Standing Calf Raise (Machine)Ayakta Makine ile Baldır (Calf Raise)
- Seated Calf RaiseOturarak Baldır (Calf Raise)
- Standing Calf Raise (Smith Machine)Smith Machine ile Ayakta Baldır
- Single-Leg Bodyweight Calf RaiseTek Bacak Vücut Ağırlığı Baldır
- Leg Press Calf RaiseLeg Press ile Baldır
- Donkey Calf RaiseDonkey Calf Raise
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