Instructions
Preparation
- Kneel before low pulley and attach cable belt to hips. Stand and position toes and balls of feet on lower portion of platform with arches and heels extending off. Grasp support bar for balance.
Execution
- Raise heels by extending ankles as high as possible. Lower heels by bending ankles until calves are stretched. Repeat.
Comments
- Cable should be short enough to allow full range of motion. Keep knees straight throughout exercise or bend knees slightly only during stretch. Quadriceps serve as a Synergists muscle if knees are bent slightly during stretch.
Classification
| Utility: | Basic |
| Mechanics: | Isolated |
| Force: | Push |
Muscles
- No significant stabilizers