This exercise involves standing on the edge of a step or platform with your heels hanging off the edge, then lowering your heels down towards the ground and lifting them back up. It primarily targets the calf muscles and can help improve ankle stability and strength.
Type
Strength
Equipment
No Equipment
Difficulty
Intermediate
Key Benefits
- Strengthens the calf muscles
- Improves ankle stability
- Helps prevent ankle sprains
- Increases flexibility in the Achilles tendon
- Can be done anywhere with a step or elevated surface
How to perform
- Stand on a raised surface such as a step or a sturdy block with the balls of your feet on the edge and your heels hanging off.
- Slowly lower your heels down towards the ground, feeling a stretch in your calves.
- Hold the stretch for a few seconds, then raise your heels back up to the starting position.
- Repeat for 10-15 repetitions.
- For an added challenge, hold a weight in one hand and perform the exercise on one foot at a time.
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Calves
Primary