Strength & Stability
Controlled Calf Raises
This exercise strengthens the calf muscles and improves ankle stability. Controlling the foot and leg alignment is crucial.
- calf muscles
- ankle joint
- strengthening
- leg alignment
Instructions
How to do it
Maintain the active tripod foot and slowly lift both heels. Stabilize briefly at the top and lower them in a controlled manner.
Dosage
3 x 10–15 repetitions
Important
Do not let the heels tilt inwards.
Common mistakes
- Movement is too fast or jerky
- Heels tilt inward or outward
- Losing balance
- Foot arch collapses
When to stop?
Stop the exercise if you experience sharp pain, dizziness, numbness, unusual weakness or a clear worsening of your symptoms.