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Chair Squat Calf Rock
Muscles involved
The chair squat calf rock combines a supported squat with calf raises. It is a gentle way to strengthen your legs and ankles.
How to do it
- Sit on the edge of a chair with your feet flat on the floor, knees bent at 90 degrees.
- Press through the balls of your feet to lift your heels off the floor, shifting your weight forward.
- Pause at the top, squeezing your calf muscles.
- Slowly lower your heels back to the floor, maintaining balance.
Equipment required
Muscles worked
Tips
- Focus on the 'rock' or shift in weight from your heel to the ball of your foot. - Squeeze your calves at the top of each lift and control the descent back down. - Maintain a tall spine and do not slouch as you perform the movement. - Keep the motion slow and controlled; avoid bouncing your heels to use momentum.
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PrincipianteFrequently asked questions
Chair Squat Calf Rock: which muscles does it work?
Chair Squat Calf Rock mainly works: Quadriceps, Calves. It also involves: Gastrocnemius.
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