StrengthBeginnerCalvesLegs
Movement atlas
Calf raises
Mollets debout
Quick read
- Category
- Strength
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Muscles
- Calves, Legs
- Equipment
- Bodyweight
Description
Rise up on your toes, lifting your heels as high as possible, then lower back down.
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Instructions
- 1Stand tall with feet parallel and use light support if needed.
- 2Rise onto the balls of the feet, pause at the top, then lower until the heels settle.
Common Mistakes
- Rolling the ankles outward.
- Bouncing quickly without controlling the lowering phase.
Tips
- Stand tall with feet parallel and use light support if needed.
- Rise onto the balls of the feet, pause at the top, then lower until the heels settle.
Equipment
Bodyweight
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