Leg Exercises
Calf Raise – Ankle Plantarflexion (Knee Stabilized)
Muscles worked:
Lower leg or calf (gastrocnemius, soleus).
Position:
Standing – facing machine
Accessory:
Hand Grips
Pulleys:
Squat Pulley Frame
BeforeYou Begin:
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Remove Seat and Leg Extension
Key Points:
•Do not lose contact between the balls of feet and the frame as you push.
•Do not change hip or knee position, ONLY ankle motion should be allowed.
START
•Stand with toes on platform and heels hanging over edge.
•Use hand grips in both hands as resistance and a balance stabilizer.
•Lift chest, tighten abs and maintain a slight arch in lower back.
ACTION
•Slowly press balls of feet into platform and lift heels up.
•Slowly return to start position.
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