exercise ball on the wall calf raise (tennis ball between knees)

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 and slightly in front of you.

3. 3

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

4. 4

   Place a tennis ball between your knees.

5. 5

   Raise your heels off the ground, lifting your body up onto your toes.

6. 6

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

7. 7

   Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.