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foot plantar contraction and ankle stabilizer

Strengthens calves

LegsBeginnerStrengthIsolation

At a glance

Muscles workedPrimary: calves / ankles
Muscle groupLegs
DifficultyBeginner
TypeStrength · Isolation
Sets & reps3 sets × 10-12 reps
Estimated calories burned~30 kcal

How to do it

  1. Step 1: Setup for foot plantar contraction and ankle stabilizer.
  2. Step 2: Engage core and set posture.
  3. Step 3: Perform the movement with control.
  4. Step 4: Squeeze at the peak.
  5. Step 5: Return slowly and repeat.

Equipment

Coaching tips

Benefits

Strengthens calves

Common mistakes

Using momentum or losing form

Make it harder

Increase load or slow tempo

Make it easier

Reduce load or range of motion

Breathing

Exhale on effort, inhale on return

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