Calf Raise With Pigeon-Toed

Muscles worked: Calves

Calf Raise With Pigeon-Toed turns the toes inward for the calf raise: heels rise with toes pointing slightly toward each other, which shifts the emphasis within the calf muscles.

Rise fully onto the balls of your feet and lower slowly, keeping your balance steady — the turned-in position can feel wobbly at first, so hold support if needed. The slow lowering is where the calves work hardest.

How to do it

1. Stand with your toes pointing slightly toward each other.
2. Rise fully onto the balls of your feet.
3. Lower slowly with control, keeping your balance steady — hold support if needed, since the turned-in position can feel wobbly at first.
4. Keep the movement vertical and controlled, without letting your ankles roll.
5. The slow lowering is where the calves work hardest.

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General fitness information only, not medical advice. Stop if an exercise causes pain, and talk to a doctor before starting a new workout routine if you have a health condition.