Calf raise, holding a chair
Strength · No equipment · Beginner
How to do it
- Stand behind a sturdy chair, feet hip-width apart, holding the back.
- Rise slowly onto your toes, as high as is comfortable. Hold for a second.
- Lower your heels slowly to the floor.
Works
Calves
When to stop
Stop and rest if you feel chest pain or pressure, are more short of breath than you'd expect, feel dizzy or faint, or have sudden pain. If chest pain or faintness doesn't pass when you rest, call 911.
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