Legs
Calf raise
Strength · Standing
- How to do it
- Stand holding the desk if needed. Rise onto the balls of both feet, pause, then lower slowly.
- Dose
- 12 reps
- What you should feel
- Your calves working and your blood moving
- Common mistake
- Bouncing at the top.
- Make it easier
- Hold the desk and do fewer.
- Avoid this movement if
- You have an Achilles flare or cannot balance safely.
Stop this movement if it causes sharp or worsening pain, numbness, weakness or dizziness.
Why it's here
Calf raises pump the lower legs, which have been still under the desk, and add a little strength work.
Routines with this move
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- Seated march · Seated
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