Exercises > Standing heel raises/toe raises
Standing heel raises/toe raises
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Goal
Primary:
Prevent falls
Secondary:
Build muscles
Target area
Lower leg muscles
Description
These exercises work to strengthen the muscles in the front (toe raises) and back (heel raises) of your lower leg. They help to support your ankle and clear obstacles while moving around.
How to
Stand with shoulder width apart.
- Shift your weight to the ball of your feet.
- Push through the balls of your feet and raise your heel until you are standing on your toes.
- Slowly lower your heel down.
- Shift your weight back to the balls of your heels.
- Lift your forefeet off the floor as you bear weight through the heels.
Return to the start position.
Repeat.
Repetitions
1x10
Difficulty description
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Repetitions
1x10
Difficulty description
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Repetitions
2x10
Repetitions
3x10
Repetitions
4x10
Repetitions
5x10