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    Calf Raise (Strength)

    1. Stand up straight with both feet flat on the floor, slightly apart. Place your hands on the wall or hold onto a sturdy chair, railing, counter, or table.

    2. Raise both heels so you’re standing on the balls of your feet. Don’t lock your knees or arch your back. Hold for 5 seconds. Then slowly lower your heels back down to the floor.

    3. Repeat 10 times..

    4. Do this exercise 3 times a day.

    Man next to wall doing heel raise exercise.

    Challenge yourself 

    As you become stronger, do this exercise on one foot at a time.

    Online Medical Reviewer: Stacey Wojcik MBA BSN RN
    Online Medical Reviewer: Thomas N Joseph MD
    Online Medical Reviewer: Trina Bellendir PT
    Date Last Reviewed: 2/1/2022
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    Southern New Mexico
    Surgery Center

    2301 Indian Wells Rd. Suite B
    Alamogordo, NM 88310
    www.snmsc.org

    Phone: 575.437.0890
    Fax: 575.437.0905
    Email: info@snmsc.org

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