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Standing Calves

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target Target Muscle Groups

Primary: Calves accessibility Lower Legs
Hamstrings Glutes

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Body Weight

Category

strength

Mechanic

isolation

Cal/min

4.3

Force

push

Standing Calves is a beginner single-joint isolation pushing exercise targeting the Calves in the Lower Legs region. Performed using bodyweight, it falls under the strength category. Secondary muscles engaged include Hamstrings and Glutes.

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1

Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, toes pointing forward.

2

Raise your heels off the ground as high as possible, standing on your toes.

3

Hold the position for a moment, then slowly lower your heels back down to the starting position.

4

Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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