Heel Raises Exercise
Essential Exercise
An excellent way to tone and increase definition in the calf muscles.
Heel raises strengthen the calf muscles. They are very simple to do, too. Do 8 to 12 repetitions several times during the day.
Preparation: Stand with toes on a slightly elevated surface. If desired, use weights: Lift weights (dumbbells are fine) off rack and rest comfortably on upper back.
How to perform The Heel Raises Exercise:
- Slowly rise on toes, then return to starting position with heels below level of toes.
- Cycling Application: Pedal stroke, especially while in the seated climbing position.
- Muscles worked: Calves; Gastrocnemius and solius
