Fitness: Exercise The Right Way - The Standing Calf Raise

Exercise The Right Way - The Standing Calf Raise

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MUSCLES TARGETED: gastrocnemius

STARTING POSITION

Face repparttar machine, place repparttar 112983 balls of repparttar 112984 feet on repparttar 112985 near edge of repparttar 112986 step. Move under repparttar 112987 shoulder pads and stand erect with repparttar 112988 hips under repparttar 112989 shoulders. Position repparttar 112990 feet and legs parallel to each other with repparttar 112991 toes pointing straight ahead. Extend repparttar 112992 knees and allow repparttar 112993 heels to hang off repparttar 112994 step.

UPWARD MOVEMENT

Push up on repparttar 112995 toes as high as possible. Keep repparttar 112996 torso erect, legs and feet parallel and knees extended. Push up off repparttar 112997 step. Do not lock repparttar 112998 knees.

DOWNWARD MOVEMENT

Allow repparttar 112999 heels to slowly lower back to repparttar 113000 starting position. Repeat or finish set.

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Know Your Bodybuilding Supplement - L-Tyrosine

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2. It helps in repparttar retention of muscular protein.

3. It heightens mental alertness thus helping to offset mental fatigue.

With any amino acid supplement overdosing can lead to weakness and nausea so care should be taken in applying small doses and increasing them gradually until an optimum level is reached. Bear in mind that many protein powders and other supplements are fortified with amino acids so check repparttar 112982 labels carefully. The manufacturer's instructions should be followed in all instances.

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