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Getting up on your toes

Ẹsẹ̀ Bodyweight

About this exercise

"Getting up on your toes" targets the Ẹsẹ̀ muscle group, suitable for beginners. The main load falls on: Calves. Equipment needed: Bodyweight.

Description

A basic exercise for developing the volume and strength of the calf muscles.

Instructions

1. Stand with your toes on an elevation (step, pancake), heels down.
2. For stability, grab a support or place a barbell on your shoulders.
3. As you exhale, stand on your toes as high as possible.
4. As you inhale, lower your heels below the elevation level to stretch.

Muscles worked

Primary

Calves
Calves

Secondary

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