Home Gym ExercisesCalf Raise, Lying
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| muscles: | Calves , Glutes |
|---|---|
| auxiliary muscles: | Lower Back , Rectus Abdominis , Hamstrings |
| required: | Seat or Exercise Ball |
| fitness level: | Normal |
| exercise type: | Strength |
| Variations available (4) |
Starting Position
- lay your head and shoulders onto a chair or a gym ball
- if you use the gym ball, you can require the abs even more because of the instability of the ball
- bend the knees until the shanks are vertical to the ground
- your body is in a horizontal line from head to knees
- for more stability, you can stretch out your arms to the sides
Correct Execution
- brace the abs and the glutes
- lift the heels and get your feet on the balls
- hold this position for a short moment
- afterwards, come back to the starting position and repeat
tip for the workout
- impede the exercise by holding one leg hovering across the ground and working out the other one