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How to do a calf raise: a Hinge Health guide

Learn how to do calf raises to boost lower-body strength and mobility, plus modifications to make this exercise easier or harder.

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Last Updated: Jun 5, 2025
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What muscles do calf raises work?
How to do a standing calf raise
Calf Raises
Calf Raises Variations
Deficit Calf Raises
Single-Leg Calf Raises
Benefits of calf raises
More tips for doing calf raises  
How Hinge Health can help you
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