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Instructions Preparation Grasp dumbbell in one hand to side. Position toes and balls of feet on calf block with arches and heels extending off. Place hand on support for balance. Execution Raise heels by extending ankles as high as possible. Lower heels by bending ankles until calves are stretched. Repeat. Comments Exercise step that will not overturn can be used as calf block. Keep knees straight throughout exercise or bend knees slightly only during stretch. Quadriceps serve as synergists muscle if knees are bent slightly during stretch. If holding heavy dumbbell becomes too difficult try single leg calf raise.

Instructions Preparation Stand facing low pulley with platform on floor. Bend over and grasp stirrup attachment with one hand. Stand on edge of platform and grasp support bar for balance. Position toes and balls of feet on platform with arches and heels extending off. Lift one leg up off of floor. Execution Raise heel by extending ankle as high as possible. Lower heel by bending ankle until calf is stretched. Repeat. Comments Calf block or exercise step that will not overturn can be used as platform. Keep knee straight throughout exercise or bend knee slightly only during stretch. Quadriceps serve…

Instructions Preparation Kneel before low pulley and attach cable belt or dip belt to cable. Stand on edge of platform and grasp support bar for balance. Position toes and balls of feet on platform with arches and heels extending off. Lift one leg up off of floor. Execution Raise heel by extending ankle as high as possible. Lower heel by bending ankle until calf is stretched. Repeat. Comments A short chain may be used to add length to cable so belt can be more easily attached to cable as long as it is short enough to allow full range of…

Instructions Preparation Set barbell on power rack upper chest height with calf block under barbell. Position back of shoulders under barbell with both hands to sides. Position toes and balls of feet on calf block with arches and heels extending off. Lean barbell against rack and raise from supports by extending knees and hips. Support barbell against verticals with both hands to sides. Execution Raise heels by extending ankles as high as possible. Lower heels by bending ankles until calves are stretched. Repeat. Comments Notice barbell makes contact with only non-painted surface (plastic or metal surface). Exercise step that will…

Instructions Preparation Standing facing safety barbell on rack upper chest height and calf block on floor just below. Position toes and balls of feet on calf block with arches and heels extending off. Place hands on bar to each sides or on vertical rack bars. Position head in yoke with padded bar around shoulders. Dismount bar from rack by standing erect with safety bar, away yet close to rack. Execution Raise heels by extending ankles as high as possible. Lower heels by bending ankles until calves are stretched. Repeat. Comments Position rack just below lowest range of motion. Calf block…