Position your feet on the platform with your heels extending off it. Your toes should be secured on the surface with your arches and heels freely hanging off.
Push your heels up by extending your ankles as high as possible while keeping your knees stationary throughout the exercise. This is your starting position.
Slowly lower your heels by bending your ankles until your calves are fully stretched.
Raise your heels by extending your ankles as high as possible, squeezing your calf muscles at the top of the contraction. Repeat this movement for the desired amount of repetitions.
Pro Tip
Controlled Movement: Avoid bouncing or jerking movements. Slow, controlled movements are key, raising your heels as high as possible, squeezing at the top, and then slowly lowering back down. This will ensure maximum muscle engagement and prevent potential injuries. Full Range of Motion: It's crucial to use a full range of motion for this exercise. This means lowering your heels as far as you can to stretch the calf muscles, and then raising them as high as possible to contract the muscles. Many people make the mistake of not fully extending their calves at the top of the movement or not stretching them at the bottom. Don't Overload Weight: While