Standing Calf Raise Machine

Rest your hands against a wall or a sturdy object for balance. Raise your heels a few inches above the edge of the step so that you're on your tiptoes. Hold the position for a moment, and then lower your heels below the platform, feeling a stretch in your calf muscles.

Calf raises are a method of exercising the gastrocnemius, tibialis posterior, peroneals and soleus muscles  of the lower leg. The movement performed is plantarflexion, a.k.a. ankle extension.

With proper stretching, standing calf raises can be a beneficial part of regular strength training. Strong calf muscles contribute to over all stability, reduce stress on the Achilles tendon,1 and give the lower leg adefined appearance.

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