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Standing calf raise: how to do it
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Balls of your feet on the edge
Starting position
Stand in the machine with the balls of your feet on the platform, heels free, legs nearly straight and shoulders under the pads.
The movement
Lower your heels slowly, rise as high onto your toes as you can and lower again with control.
Most common mistake
Don't bounce at the bottom, change direction smoothly and keep your knees still without locking them.
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