Toe Taps with Feet on Plate

• Place a weight plate (25 lbs or heavier) on the floor. Stand with heels of feet on the edge of the plate, ball of feet and toes off.

• Keep your torso upright and core engaged for balance. Hold onto something if needed.

• With just the heel of your feet on the plate, raise your toes up as high as possible by contracting the front of you calf muscle.

• Lift and lower in a controlled manner working through a full range of motion.

• Breathe out as you raise up, breathe in as you lower the heel down.

• Use a weight that challenges your calf but allows you to perform all reps with good form or you can keep it as a body weight exercise.

• Do not bounce or use momentum. Keep movements smooth and controlled.

• Toe taps performed correctly will help build the front of your calves strength and definition over time. Focus on technique.