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Cable Standing Calf Raise

A cable movement targeting the calves. Follow the steps below and keep every repetition controlled.

Target · calvesEquipment · cableCategory · lower legs

Technique

How to perform it

  1. Stand facing a cable machine with your feet shoulder-width apart.
  2. Hold onto the cable machine handles or attach a cable ankle strap to your ankles.
  3. Raise your heels off the ground by extending your ankles as high as possible.
  4. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your heels back down to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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