Standing Calves

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Learn how to do the Standing Calves with proper form and technique. This body weight exercise primarily targets your Calves, with secondary emphasis on Hamstrings, Glutes.

Standing Calves exercise demonstration showing proper form

How to Do the Standing Calves

Follow these steps to perform the Standing Calves with correct form:

  1. 1Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, toes pointing forward.
  2. 2Raise your heels off the ground as high as possible, standing on your toes.
  3. 3Hold the position for a moment, then slowly lower your heels back down to the starting position.
  4. 4Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Standing Calves Muscles Worked

Primary

calves

Secondary

hamstringsglutes

Exercise Details

Equipment
body weight
Body Part
lower legs
Category
Extended

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