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Finger stairs and calf raises
This exercise increases the agility and mobility of your fingers and shoulders, while improving your stability and posture and the strength of your calf muscles.
LEVELS
3
BEFORE YOU START
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When starting to exercise, begin with the easiest level.
AIM
This exercise increases the agility and mobility of your fingers and shoulders, while improving your stability and posture and the strength of your calf muscles.
TIPS
✓ Rest as often as you need.
✓ Keep your back straight.
INSTRUCTIONS
Three levels to work through.
01
Level 1
Climb your fingers up the steps one at a time to reach the highest point possible, while rising up on your toes.
02
Level 2
Climb your fingers up the steps one at a time to reach the highest point possible, while standing in a tandem stance (heel-to-toe) and rising up onto your toes. Alternate legs.
03
Level 3
Climb your fingers up the steps one at a time to reach the highest point possible, while standing on one leg and rising up onto your toes. Alternate legs.
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