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Calf Raise From Deficit with Chair Support
The Calf Raise From Deficit with Chair Support is a bodyweight and chair exercise that targets the calves, with the ankle stabilizers assisting. Follow the 7 steps below and watch the demo to check your form.
- Target muscles
- Calves
- Also works
- Ankle stabilizers
- Equipment
- Bodyweight, Chair
- Body part
- Lower legs
Step by step
- Stand on a raised surface or step with the balls of your feet, holding onto a chair for balance.
- Engage your core and keep back straight.
- Lower your heels below the step level to feel a stretch in your calves.
- Press through the balls of your feet to raise your heels as high as possible.
- Hold briefly at the top and then lower back to the starting position.
- Maintain controlled movement and steady breathing.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
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