How to do it
Pause for two seconds at the top of every heel raise.
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Stand with your feet hip-width apart and bend at the waist, keeping your back straight.
- 2
Hold onto a stable surface for support.
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Raise your heels as high as possible by pressing down through the balls of your feet.
- 4
Lower your heels back down below the level of the step for a full stretch.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Perform the exercise slowly and with full range of motion to maximize calf muscle activation.
Common mistakes
- ✕Bouncing at the bottom of each rep
- ✕Rounding the back while bent at the waist
- ✕Rolling onto the outer edge of the feet