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Calf Raises - With Bands

Calf Raises - With Bands is a beginner isolation band exercise that mainly works your calves.

💪 Calves🏋️ Band📈 Beginner🔗 Isolation🎯 3 sets of 10-15 reps
Calf Raises - With Bands: starting position
Starting position
Calf Raises - With Bands: end position
End position

How to do the calf raises - with bands

  1. Grab an exercise band and stand on it with your toes making sure that the length of the band between the foot and the arms is the same for both sides.
  2. While holding the handles of the band, raise the arms to the side of your head as if you were getting ready to perform a shoulder press. The palms should be facing forward with the elbows bent and to the sides. This movement will create tension on the band. This will be your starting position.
  3. Keeping the hands by your shoulder, stand up on your toes as you exhale and contract the calves hard at the top of the movement.
  4. After a one second contraction, slowly go back down to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Primary: Calves

Sets and reps

Do 3 sets of 10-15 reps with 60-90 seconds of rest, using a weight you can control through the full range. Add reps first, then weight.

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FAQ

What muscles does the calf raises - with bands work?

It mainly works your calves.

How many sets and reps of calf raises - with bands should I do?

Do 3 sets of 10-15 reps with 60-90 seconds of rest, using a weight you can control through the full range. Add reps first, then weight.

Is the calf raises - with bands good for beginners?

Yes. It is a beginner-friendly movement: start light and focus on the form steps above.

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