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Standing calf raises

Calvestechnique video available

Technique

Feet hip-width apart, rise onto the toes to a full contraction, lower with a stretch in the Achilles, without bouncing jerks.

Technique videos

Standing calf raises · Balance In Motion

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Where it fits in the plan

This exercise loads the «Calves». How many weekly sets it should get is on the training volume page, where ranges are collected from publications for every goal.

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