Wall push calf raise

Also known as: FHL calf raise, Flexor Hallucis Longus calf raise.

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Technique

1. Push against a wall and place boths feet back away from the wall.
2. Start by pushing the wall away from you and pressing your heels down, with the toes pointing forward. Your feet should be placed at such a distance so that you stretch your calves in that position.
3. Push on the ball of your feet to move your heels up as high as possible.
4. Come back to the starting position with control.

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Muscles

Individual muscles

• Gastrocnemius
• Soleus
• Flexor digitorum brevis
• Flexor digitorum longus
• Flexor hallucis longus
• Flexor hallucis brevis

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Equipment

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Progressions

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Regressions

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