Purpose: To strengthen the muscles along the back of the lower leg/ankle. Start Position: Stand on the leg to be exercised next to the wall. Action: While keeping the ball of the foot on the ground, lift your heel off the floor. Parameters: Repeat for 3 sets of 25-30 repetitions. Tips: Lower the weight back to the floor very slowly in comparison to the rate in which you raise it (1 second up, 3 seconds down); distribute the weight evenly between the first and the fifth toes throughout the exercise