exercise ball on the wall calf raise

Equipment

dumbbell

Target muscle

calves

How to perform

1. 1

   Stand with your back against a wall and place an exercise ball between your lower back and the wall.

2. 2

   Position your feet shoulder-width apart, with your toes pointing forward.

3. 3

   Hold a dumbbell in each hand, with your arms extended by your sides.

4. 4

   Raise your heels off the ground, lifting your body weight onto the balls of your feet.

5. 5

   Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your heels back down to the starting position.

6. 6

   Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.