Exercises / Legs and Ankles

Calf raises

Rise up onto the balls of your feet, then lower your heels slowly.

Works

How to do it

1. Rise up onto the balls of your feet, then lower your heels slowly.
2. Rise straight up, weight over your big toes.
3. Take the lowering part slowly. A hand on a wall helps with balance.

Easier version: Seated heel raises

Move within a range that feels comfortable and stop if something feels wrong. Movemint plays this with a 3D guide, a spoken countdown and a rest timer, free and offline.

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