Legs
Calf Raise
A simple yet effective move to build strength and size in your calves.
An excellent isolation exercise to strengthen and grow the calf muscles, improving ankle stability and overall leg strength.
- Body Part
- Legs
- Level
- Beginner
- Muscles
- calves
- Goal
- Strength,Hypertrophy
How to do:
1. Stand upright with your feet shoulder-width apart. 2. Slowly lift your heels off the ground, standing on the balls of your feet. 3. Pause at the top for a second, squeezing your calf muscles. 4. Lower your heels back down slowly to the starting position. 5. Repeat for 15-20 reps per set. 6. Perform 3-4 sets total.Tips:
- Keep your movement slow and controlled. - Pause briefly at the top for maximum contraction. - Hold dumbbells in your hands for added resistance. - Use a step or elevated platform for a greater range of motion.This exercise in Workout Days
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