How to do a bodyweight calf raises

Lower bodyBodyweightBeginner

Rise up onto your toes and back down — simple, direct work for your calves that you can do anywhere.

How to do it

1Stand tall, feet hip-width
2Push up onto the balls of your feet
3Lower slowly, all the way down

Common mistakes

×Bouncing quickly instead of controlling it
×Not going through the full range

Muscles worked

Calves

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