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calf raises — video demonstration

Calf raises: step-by-step guide with video, three form cues, common mistakes and how many reps to start with. Beginner bodyweight calves exercise, no equipment.

watch for these things

  • Rise straight up over your big and second toes, rather than rolling onto the outer edges.
  • Pause at the top for one full second, as if trying to peek over a fence.
  • Lower your heels over two to three seconds instead of letting them drop.

→ full calf raises guide — step-by-step instructions, muscles worked & all form tips

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