Position back of shoulders under bar and grasp bar to sides. Position toes and balls of feet on calf block with arches and heels extending off. Disengage bar and stand erect by extending knees and hips. Execution Raise heels by extending ankles as high as possible. Lower heels by bending ankles until calves are stretched.
Comments Keep knees straight throughout exercise or bend knees slightly only during stretch.
Quadriceps serve as a Synergists muscle if knees are bent slightly during stretch.