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Legs

Calf raise

Equipment: Step or machine

How to do it

  1. 1

    Balls of your feet on a step, heels hanging.

  2. 2

    Rise as high as you can and pause.

  3. 3

    Lower into a full stretch.

Common mistakes

  • Bouncing
  • Half reps

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General technique information only, not personal advice. Stop if you feel pain. If you have an injury or health condition, check with a doctor or physiotherapist first.