Calves exercise
Walking Calf Raises
- Walk forward and push your toe into the ground
- Lift you heel off the ground each step and tense your calf muscle
- Repeat on each leg and walk forward slowly
Difficulty : Beginner
Calves exercise
Tip toe Walking
- Point your toes into the floor.
- Slowly walk forwards and backward
- Keep your heels in the air as long as possible while walking.
- It may be beneficial to do this last at the end of your workout.
Difficulty : Beginner
Calves exercise
Dumbbell Calf Raise
- Stand tall with your feet on the ground. You can put the the balls of your feet on top of a plate to extend the range of motion.
- Imagine you have a string attached to your heels and pull your heels up toward the ceiling.
Difficulty : Beginner
Calves exercise
Barbell Calf Raise
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your knees slightly bent.
- Shift your weight onto the balls of your feet and raise stay flat footed. Using your calf muscles, mimic a jumping motion but don't leave the floor.
- Explode onto your tip toes and hold for a second.
- Bring your heels back to the floor then initiate the next rep.
Difficulty : Advanced
