PROPHYSIOTHERAPY
Physio-Approved Exercise

How to do Calf Raises (Double-Leg)

Ankle & Foot
Beginner
Bodyweight
3 sets of 15 reps
Reviewed by Dr. J Mazumdar, BPT · 11 July 2026

Stand tall, holding a chair for balance.

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. 1
    Stand tall, holding a chair for balance.
  2. 2
    Rise up onto the balls of your feet.
  3. 3
    Lower with control.
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Do
  • Rise fully onto the toes
Don't
  • Do not lock the knees
Clinically used for
Achilles TendinitisBalance & Fall PreventionPlantar Fasciitis

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