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Lower body

Calf raise

Practise lifting and lowering your heels.

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What you need

Stable chair

How to do it

  1. Hold the chair for support.

  2. Raise your heels comfortably.

  3. Lower slowly to the floor.

Keep in mind

  • Stay in control.
  • Keep support within reach.

A gentler starting point

Keep both hands on your support.

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Everyday focus
Walking and stairs
Body area
Lower body
Muscles
Calves
Equipment
Chair or stable support, No hand weights needed
Movement format
Standing, Uses a support
Starting point
Learning a movement
Age context
No age cutoff specified

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