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The exercise

Raise your heels a few inches above the edge of the step so that you’re on

your tiptoes (see Figure 14-3a). Hold the position for a moment, and then

lower your heels below the platform, feeling a stretch in your calf muscles

(see Figure 14-3b).

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Figure 14-3:

The

standing

calf raise

works

your calf

muscles.

Figure 14-2:
The leg-
press
machine is a
great
alternative
to the
traditional
squat.

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