Tibialis Anterior/Gastrocnemius (front lower leg/back lower leg) – calf raises
Stand tall, shoulders down & relaxed, core muscles engaged to stabilize the spine. Soft knees. Keep your posture throughout the exercise.
Stand with feet hip-width apart and toes facing forward. Hover your hands on something stable if you need help with balancing. Perform the exercise slow & controlled.
Exhale while slowly rising up on to your toes, lifting your heels off the floor. Keep your knees straight. Do not allow the feet to rotate. Hold the raised position briefly.
Inhale and slowly lower your heels back to the floor.
If that’s too easy you can perform the exercise one leg at a time (Single Leg Calf Raise).
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