Heel Raises

Instructions

1. Stand tall with your feet about hip-width apart.

2. Keep your weight balanced through the balls of your feet and your heels.

3. Rise up onto the balls of your feet by lifting your heels off the ground.

4. Pause briefly at the top.

5. Slowly lower your heels back down to the floor.

Common Compensations

• Do not let your ankles roll inward or outward.

• Do not grip the floor excessively with your toes.

• Do not lean your body forward or backward.

• Do not lock your knees.

• Do not bounce through the movement.

• Do not rush the lowering phase.

Extra Info

• You should feel this mostly in the calves.

• You may also feel the feet and ankles working to help keep you stable.

• Holding onto a wall or sturdy surface for balance is okay if needed.

• Slower heel raises usually make the exercise more challenging and controlled.

• You should not feel sharp pain in the feet, ankles, or calves.