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Parallel Bars Calf Raise

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Parallel Bars Calf Raise Overview

The parallel bars calf raise workout is a targeted exercise that focuses primarily on the calves.

Using the parallel bars, the workout involves standing on the balls of your feet and raising your heels.

While the exercise may engage secondary muscles, its main purpose is to strengthen and tone the calves.

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Parallel Bars Calf Raise Instructions

  1. Stand between the parallel bars with your feet shoulder-width apart.
  2. Place your hands on the bars with your palms facing down and your fingers gripping the bars tightly.
  3. Keep your back straight and engage your core muscles.
  4. Raise your heels off the ground by pushing through the balls of your feet.
  5. Continue lifting until you are on your tiptoes, feeling a stretch in your calves.
  6. Lower your heels back down to the starting position.

Parallel Bars Calf Raise Tips

  1. Start by standing with your feet shoulder-width apart on the parallel bars.
  2. Keep your core engaged and your back straight throughout the exercise.
  3. Raise your heels as high as possible, using your calf muscles to lift your body weight.
  4. Hold the raised position for a second, feeling the contraction in your calves.
  5. Slowly lower your heels back down to the starting position, maintaining control.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, focusing on the engagement of your calves.

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