Exercises / Beginner
Weighted calf raises
- Calves
Available on Calisteniapp for iOS and Android.
- Level
- Beginner
- Muscles
- 1
- Equipment
- Bodyweight
01 / Steps
How to do it
Place yourself in a Step, step or any height that allows you to flex and extend the ankle in its maximum range of movement and use a dumbbell, kettlebell, weighted vest or any other way of adding weight.
Make a complete ankle flexoextension for each repetition.
02 / Muscles
Muscles worked
Calves
03 / Skills
What it trains
How demanding this exercise is for each physical ability.
- Strength10
- Explosivity0
- Technique5
- Cardio5
- Mobility10
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