Slowly raise your heels off the ground, shifting your weight onto the balls of your feet while keeping your abdominal muscles pulled in so that you move straight upward, not forward or backward.
Hold the position for a moment, ensuring your calves are flexed and you're balanced on the balls of your feet.
Gradually lower your heels back to the ground to return to the starting position.
Repeat this movement for your desired number of repetitions, ensuring to keep your movements slow and controlled.
Pro Tip
Foot Position: Your feet should be hip-width apart and flat on the floor or the edge of a step if you're doing the exercise with a raised platform. Avoid pointing your toes inward or outward as this could strain your ankles. Controlled Movement: Lift your heels off the ground by pushing up on the balls of your feet and lower them back down slowly. Avoid bouncing or rushing the movement as this can lead to muscle strain and doesn't effectively work your calf muscles. Range of Motion: Try to raise your heels as high as possible to engage the full range of motion of your calf muscles. However, avoid overextending your ankles or pushing beyond your comfort level as this could lead to injury. Use Support: If you're new to the exercise or have balance