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Calf raises - exercising the calf muscles adds shape, tone and strength to the lower leg.
Try exercising one foot at a time
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What you need for Calf raises :
- A step and support
- A gym calf raise machine
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| how to do it |
Stand on a step with your heels positioned over the edge. i.e. you should be standing on the balls of your feet
Lower you heels toward the floor so that you can feel a slight stretch in your calf muscle
Push forcefully on the balls of you feet in order to fully contract your calves. Hold for a count of two
Slowly lower into the stretched position and repeat for the desired number of repetitions |
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