Stand tall with feet hip-width apart, near a wall or support for balance if needed.

Optionally, stand with the balls of your feet on the edge of a step for greater range of motion.

Slowly raise your heels off the ground, pushing through the balls of your feet as high as possible.

Squeeze your calf muscles at the top and hold briefly.

Slowly lower your heels back to the starting position (or below the step level if elevated).

Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.