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Doing calf raises while seated helps lower the risk of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) by improving blood flow in the legs. These exercises activate the calf muscles, which squeeze the deep veins and push blood back toward the heart, reducing the chance of blood pooling in the legs — a key risk factor for DVT during long periods of sitting.Research shows that repetitive foot and calf movements, like seated calf raises, boost blood flow in the veins behind the knee and help offset the slowdown caused