Self-assisted Leg Calf Raise

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Instructions Preparation Position toes and balls of feet on calf block with heels and arches extending off. Place hands on support for assistance. Lift one leg to rear by bending knee. Execution Raise heel by extending ankle as high as possible, assisting with upper body as little as possible. Lower heel by bending ankle until calf is stretched. Repeat. Continue with opposite leg. Comments Keep knee straight throughout exercise or bend knee slightly only during stretch. Quadriceps serve as synergists muscle if knee is bent slightly during stretch. Clip shows use of pulling assistance from high support. If support is lower, assist by pushing on support. Also see technique with assistance from opposite leg. Easier Resistance can be reduced by using both feet even with additional weight. Dumbbell Standing Calf Raise Harder To make movement more difficult, use only one hand for assistance or don't use assistance. Single Leg Calf Raise

Classification  Utility: Basic or Auxiliary  Mechanics: Isolated  Force: Push Muscles Target Gastrocnemius Synergists Soleus Stabilizers Gluteus Medius Gluteus Minimus Quadratus Lumborum Obliques