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Calf raise 2C eccentric unilateral from box

Beginner30 secondsNo jumping

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How to do it

  1. While standing on the edge of a step, use both legs to raise your heels, before shifting your weight onto the working leg
  2. Hold the top position for a split second and then very slowly lower your heel below the level of the step or until you start feeling a stretch in the calf
  3. Try to avoid muscular (calf) contraction while raising the heels and then exert muscular contraction on the eccentric phase