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Take care with: ankles

If you have trouble with your ankles, check with a doctor or physio first. In the app we automatically swap this exercise for a gentler one when you report it.

Single-leg calf raise

No equipmentIntermediateOne side at a time

How to

  1. 1

    Stand on one foot, holding a wall for balance.

  2. 2

    Rise onto your toes as high as you can.

  3. 3

    Lower slowly back down.

  4. 4

    Finish the set and switch legs.

Tips

When it gets easy, do it on the edge of a step.

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