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Course: FHP – Knowledge Movement Pattern: Single-joint | isolation Target: Gastrocnemius Synergist(s): Soleus
Exercise
Regressions: Progressions:

Equipment: Dumbbell
Description:
  1. Stand with the balls of your feet on the edge of the step/block and let your heels drop down as far as possible. This is the starting position for the movement.
  2. Slowly raise your heels up as high as possible.
  3. Pause, and then slowly lower your heels back to the starting position.
  4. Do not rest at the bottom, and immediately start the next rep.
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