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Standing Cable Calf Raise

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Muscles worked

High load
Calves · Gastrocnemius

Primary muscles

How to do it

Hold a low-pulley handle with both hands and stand upright with your feet hip-width apart. Keeping your knees nearly straight, lift your heels as high as you can without bouncing. Lower them under control.

Form cues

  • Keep your knees nearly straight.
  • Rise through the balls of your feet.

Safety

Talk to a professional before this exercise if you have any of the following:

AnkleKnee

This is general exercise reference, not medical advice. Stop and consult a qualified professional if an exercise causes pain, and never work through joint pain.