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Exercise Ball Exercises - Single Leg Calf Raise

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Starting Position
  • These exercise ball exercises require you to place the exercise ball against the wall at chest level and lean into the ball.
  • Place your hands on the ball at chest height and stabilize the ball against the wall.
  • Take a step out from the wall and raise one foot off the floor.
  • Maintain a neutral spine.
Action
  • While keeping your trunk stable and your chest up, slowly raise yourself up as high as you will go onto the ball of your foot.
  • Lower yourself to the point where your heels touch the ground and repeat on each side.
Prime Movers
  • Calves
Physio Tips
Progression
  • Try moving further away from the ball.


1ballsRepeat this exercise ball exercise 10 times on each side.

2ballsRepeat this exercise ball exercise 20 times on each side.

3ballsRepeat this exercise ball exercise 30 times on each side.





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