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Calf Raises

The perfect way to build strength in your calves – all you have to do is go on your tiptoes!

Instructions

  1. Sit tall with your feet at hip width and your toes pointing forward
  2. Raise your heels until you are on your toes, by pressing down through the balls of your feet
  3. Hold for a few seconds and carefully lower your heels back to the starting position with control
  4. Repeat 10-15 times for 1-3 rounds

Or, perform standing calf raises (medium instructions) while holding onto a counter or wall.

  1. Stand tall with your feet at hip width and your toes pointing forward
  2. Raise your heels until you are standing on your toes, by pressing down through the balls of your feet
  3. Hold for a few seconds and carefully lower your heels back to the starting position with control
  4. Repeat 10-15 times for 1-3 rounds
  1. Stand tall with your feet at hip width and your toes pointing forward
  2. Hold a weighted object, or hold dumbbells/soup cans in each hand
  3. Raise your heels until you are standing on your toes, by pressing down through the balls of your feet
  4. Hold for a few seconds and carefully lower your heels back to the starting position with control
  5. Repeat 10-15 times for 1-3 rounds

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May 21, 2025

Today I did 3 rounds of finger stretches. My fingers were achy before, but they feel a lot more relaxed now. I will do this every day!

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May 19, 2025

Gave the Seated Neck Glides a shot during my lunch break. Ten reps later the headache I usually get from hunching over my laptop just… lifted. Felt good enough to skip the Tylenol and finish the day pain-free!

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May 19, 2025

I had a hard time standing today. Finally decided to do some supported squats. I did them three times this week, and I can already start to feel more stable on my feet!

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