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Single Leg Heel Raise – Knee Bent

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  • HOW: Slightly bend your knee with your toe pointed forward. Use a wall for balance and push through the balls of your foot raising your heels off of the ground. Your entire body should be going up with the heel raise. Push through all of your toes, especially your big toe. Slowly lower your heel back down to the ground.
  • FEEL: You should feel your calf muscles working.
  • COMPENSATION: Don’t straighten your knee. Keep your toe pointed forward as you perform the raise.

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