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CALF RAISE [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-03-22
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Physical Fitness Training and Bodybuilding
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- calf raise
1, record 1, English, calf%20raise
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- calf extension 2, record 1, English, calf%20extension
correct
- calf press 3, record 1, English, calf%20press
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A bodybuilding exercise performed by completing the following movements: from a standing position, put the weight on your shoulders; from a seated position, put the weight on your knees. Place the front of your feet on a slightly raised platform (a few inches high) and lower your heels until your calves are stretched. Raise and lower your heels by using only the power of your calves and your feet. 4, record 1, English, - calf%20raise
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This exercise targets the calves. It can be done seated or standing, one leg at a time or both at once, using a barbell, dumbbells, a calf raise machine, a Smith machine, a hack squat machine or a leg press machine. 4, record 1, English, - calf%20raise
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Conditionnement physique et culturisme
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- extension des mollets
1, record 1, French, extension%20des%20mollets
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- élévation sur la pointe des pieds 2, record 1, French, %C3%A9l%C3%A9vation%20sur%20la%20pointe%20des%20pieds
correct, feminine noun
- extension des pieds 3, record 1, French, extension%20des%20pieds
correct, feminine noun
- extension-flexion des chevilles 4, record 1, French, extension%2Dflexion%20des%20chevilles
feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Exercice de musculation qui s'exécute en effectuant les mouvements suivants : en position debout, posez le poids sur vos épaules; assis, posez le poids sur vos genoux. Placez l'avant de vos pieds sur une plate-forme surélevée de quelques pouces par rapport au sol et baissez les talons jusqu'à ce que vos mollets soient étirés. Montez et descendez les talons en ne vous servant que de la force de vos mollets et de vos pieds. 5, record 1, French, - extension%20des%20mollets
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cet exercice sollicite les mollets. Il peut être exécuté assis ou debout, une jambe à la fois ou les deux en même temps, avec une barre, des haltères, un appareil d'extension des mollets, un appareil «Smith», une presse oblique ou une presse à cuisses. 5, record 1, French, - extension%20des%20mollets
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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