Instructions:
- 1Stand erect holding a dumbbell in each hand by your sides.
- 2Raise your heels by extending your ankles as high as possible while maintaining the legs straight. Pause at the top.
- 3Lower your heels by flexing your ankles until your calves are stretched. Pause.
- 4Repeat this movement for the recommended amount of repetitions.
Tips:
- Keep your abdominal muscles pulled in so that you move straight upward, not forward or backward.
- Avoid locking your knees, they should be slightly bent.
- Make sure to use a slow and controlled motion, rushing may lead to injury.
- Elevate the balls of your feet by using a block or step to achieve a greater range of motion.