This exercise helps to develop the calf muscle.  Muscles Involved:  Calves

Body Alignment:
o  Position yourself on a step or a platform with the ball of your right foot resting on the step or platform and your heel hanging over the edge of the step or platform.
o  Hold a dumbbell in your right hand with your palm facing in.
o  Balance yourself by holding on to something with your left hand or brace yourself against a wall.
o  Lift your left leg to keep it off the floor, you can also put your left foot up and hook it behind your right calf, if that feels comfortable.
o  Keep your body straight.
o  Brace the transverse abdominals.

Movement:
o  Slowly raise your right heel as far as you can and stand on your tiptoes.
o  Pause for a second or two.
o  Slowly lower your heel slightly below the step or platform.
o  Repeat for the desired amount of reps per set.
o  Switch legs and follow the same instructions for your left leg.

Training Tip:

Be careful not roll your foot outward when raising your heel or lock the knee of your standing leg.

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