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How to do Exercise Ball On The Wall Calf Raise

This exercise targets the calves by performing a calf raise while standing against a wall with an exercise ball for support and holding dumbbells for added resistance.

Exercise Ball On The Wall Calf Raise demonstration
Primary muscle
Calves
Also works
Hamstrings and Quadriceps
Equipment
Dumbbell
Level
Beginner
Category
Legs

How to do Exercise Ball On The Wall Calf Raise, step by step

  1. Stand with your back against a wall and place an exercise ball between your lower back and the wall.
  2. Position your feet shoulder-width apart, with your toes pointing forward.
  3. Hold a dumbbell in each hand, with your arms extended by your sides.
  4. Raise your heels off the ground, lifting your body weight onto the balls of your feet.
  5. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your heels back down to the starting position.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Exercise Ball On The Wall Calf Raise works your calves as the main mover, with help from your hamstrings and quadriceps.

Track Exercise Ball On The Wall Calf Raise in SPLYT

Exercise Ball On The Wall Calf Raise is already in SPLYT’s exercise library. Log your sets, reps and weight on iPhone or Apple Watch, with last time’s weights already filled in.

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