All exercisesWarm-ups·Calves 
Bodyweight Calf Raises
Calves
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At a glance
- Equipment
- None — bodyweight
- Suggested reps
- 15–20 reps
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Common mistakes
You bounce out of the bottom instead of lowering all the way and pausing.
You do short pulses in the middle of the range and skip the full top and bottom.
You roll onto the outside edge of the foot, letting the weight drift to the little toes.
What to focus on
Press up through the big toe and hold the very top for a beat every rep.
Lower slowly through the full range — the controlled descent is what preps the ankles and calves.
