How to do it
Squeeze your calf hard and hold one second at the top.
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Stand upright holding a dumbbell in one hand and use the other hand for balance.
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Lift one foot off the ground and balance on the ball of your other foot.
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Raise your heel as high as possible, focusing on contracting your calf muscle.
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Slowly lower your heel back to the starting position.
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Complete the desired number of repetitions before switching to the other leg.
Expert tip
Maintain a slight bend in the knee of your standing leg to prevent locking out and to keep tension on the calf muscle.
Common mistakes
- ✕Bouncing at the bottom of each rep
- ✕Rolling onto the outer edge of the foot
- ✕Stopping short of full heel elevation