Exercises / Beginner
Soleus raises in assisted squat position
- Quadriceps
- Calves
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- Level
- Beginner
- Muscles
- 2
- Equipment
- Bodyweight
01 / Steps
How to do it
Stand in front of a post or similar object.
Perform an assisted squat by gripping the post and hold the position at 90º
Keeping that position, perform a plantar flexion by standing on your toes.
Place your heels back on the ground to complete one repetition.
02 / Muscles
Muscles worked
Quadriceps
Calves
03 / Skills
What it trains
How demanding this exercise is for each physical ability.
- Strength5
- Explosivity0
- Technique10
- Cardio5
- Mobility10
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