ELIFIT

Exercise detail

standing calf raise (on a staircase)

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standing calf raise (on a staircase) demonstration

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How to perform it

Stand on the edge of a step or a sturdy platform with your heels hanging off and your toes on the step. Hold onto a railing or wall for balance if needed. Slowly raise your heels as high as possible, lifting your body weight onto the balls of your feet. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your heels back down to the starting position. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

  1. 1Stand on the edge of a step or a sturdy platform with your heels hanging off and your toes on the step.
  2. 2Hold onto a railing or wall for balance if needed.
  3. 3Slowly raise your heels as high as possible, lifting your body weight onto the balls of your feet.
  4. 4Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your heels back down to the starting position.
  5. 5Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.