How to do Calf Raises
StandingHoldBeginner
Calf Raises is a standing stretch for your calves, feet and ankles.
Step by step
- 1Stand facing a wall with feet hip-width apart.
- 2Place hands on the wall at shoulder height.
- 3Lift heels off the ground while keeping toes pressed into the floor.
- 4Hold this position.
What you should feel
Let the wall steady you.
Form tips
- Maintain an upright posture. Keep feet pointing straight ahead. Avoid rolling ankles outward.
- Keep your weight even across your toes.
- Feel your calves quietly working.
Make it easier
If your ankles feel unsteady, rise only a little way.
Coming out of it
On your next exhale… slowly lower your heels to the floor.
Muscles it works
Move slowly and stop if anything hurts. This is general guidance, not medical advice; check with a professional if you're injured or recovering.
Do Calf Raises with a coach
In BendEase, a voice coach talks you into Calf Raises, cues you through the hold, while the guided video shows you exactly how. It's built into routines for your calves and feet.
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