Equipmentdumbbell, exercise ball, tennis ball
Difficultyintermediate
calveslower legs
Exercise Ball On The Wall Calf Raise (Tennis Ball Between Ankles)
This exercise targets the calves by performing a calf raise while holding a dumbbell in each hand, using an exercise ball for back support against the wall, and squeezing a tennis ball between the ankles to increase activation and control.
Step-by-Step Form & Technique
- 1.Stand facing a wall with your feet shoulder-width apart.
- 2.Place an exercise ball between the wall and your lower back.
- 3.Hold a dumbbell in each hand, with your arms extended by your sides.
- 4.Place a tennis ball between your ankles.
- 5.Raise your heels off the ground, lifting your body up onto your toes.
- 6.Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your heels back down to the starting position.
- 7.Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Secondary Muscles
hamstringsquadriceps
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