CALF RAISES

• Raise yourself on a wooden block or a thick book.
• Place the weight of the entire body on the balls of your feet. Keep them two inches above the floor.
• Use a chair to maintain balance while doing this exercise.
• Use on leg at a time or stay up for longer periods to make the exercise harder.
• Holding weights in the hands would also increase the resistance.
• Keep your back straight and the head up during the exercise.
• Beginners must not use any weights and may perform 10/15 rises.
• Intermediates must perform above 15 rises using a single leg.
• Advanced may use suitable weights to perform above 15 rises.