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Handouts · Standing at the counter

Heel raises

Both sides at once. Your clinician sets the reps, sets, hold and times a day. Needs: counter.

Heel raises, start positionHeel raises, end position
  1. Stand facing the counter with both hands resting on it.
  2. Rise up onto your toes and hold.
  3. Lower your heels slowly and keep your body upright.
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Figure: Open Exercise Illustrations (public domain). Instructions: Logicly.

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