FREE Weekly Ezine! Your Email Address:
View Current Issue!

Heel Raises Exercise

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.

Description:  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

Link to this Page (click select all to select and copy to your clipboard)