Calf Raise with Wall Support
Builds your calves and ankle strength. That helps with walking, running, jumping and better balance.
Muscles worked
§ 01 · MusclesHow to perform
§ 02 · Steps- 01
Stand facing a wall with your feet hip-width apart and lightly place your fingertips against the wall for balance.
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Brace your core, keep your knees slightly bent, and distribute your weight evenly across the balls of your feet.
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Raise your heels as high as you can with control and squeeze your calves at the top.
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Lower your heels slowly into a full stretch, keeping the movement aligned and your heels under control.
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Repeat at a steady pace, keeping your hips and upper body still.
Beginner's guide
§ 03 · GuideBuilds your calves and ankle strength. That helps with walking, running, jumping and better balance.
You should feel it in your calves, especially at the top squeeze. You should not feel it in your hands or lower back.
A common mistake is leaning on the wall or rushing the reps. Keep a light touch on the wall and use a full, controlled range of motion.
How to get started at the gym
§ 04 · SisuLiftCalf Raise with Wall Support is ready to go in the SisuLift exercise library. The app builds you a program, suggests starting weights and shows this same animation during your workout at the gym.
- ·A ready training program based on your goal
- ·Starting weight suggestions and automatic progression
- ·Set logging and rest timer at the gym
Tips
§ 05 · TipsKeep only light contact with the wall and do not lean on it so your calves do the work. Perform the movement slowly and use a full range of motion from the stretch to the highest lift.
A good bodyweight exercise for strengthening the calves and improving control of ankle plantar flexion with wall support.
More exercises: Calves
§ 06 · Same muscles
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