Raising the heels while standing (toe-up stance) ► calf raise

Individual work

Stand upright, shoulder-width apart, with your arms resting on your hips or crossed behind your body. Then lift both heels (stand on the tips of your feet) and hold the position.

Attention:
Maintain an upright position (body tension), aim for a fixed point with your eyes for balance.

Lighten:
Support yourself on a wall or with a partner to keep your balance.

Harden:
Hold additional weight (on your shoulders/in front of your chest or in your hands).

1 weight vest/weight disc/barbell/sandbag/fighting backpack/2 dumbbells ► Make the exercise more difficult (additional weight)