Calves

Seated Dumbbell Calf Raise Exercise Guide — How to, Muscles Worked,...

The seated dumbbell calf raise protects your knee joints.  The seated calf raise primarily targets the soleus muscle instead of the gastrocnemius in the calves....

Standing Dumbbell Calf Raise – Exercise Guide

Standing Dumbbell Calf Raise (Calves) - Exercise Guide Muscles worked: Calves Equipment needed: Dumbbells Instructions 1. Hold two dumbbells by your sides as you stand with your torso upright. Place...

The Best 13 Leg Exercises for Monster Legs

These are the 13 best leg exercises for leg hypertrophy (muscle growth).  You'll never skip leg day again after incorporating these exercises into your training...

Smith Machine Calf Raise – Exercise Guide

Smith Machine Calf Raise (Calves) - Exercise Guide Muscles worked: Calves Equipment needed: Smith Machine Instructions 1. First make sure to place a block or weight plate below the bar...

Calf Raise – Exercise Guide

Calf Raise (Calves) - Exercise Guide Muscles worked: Calves Equipment needed: Calf Raise Machine Instructions 1. Adjust the pads of the calf raise machine so they are at your middle...

Calf Press (Using Leg Press Machine) – Exercise Guide

Calf Press On Leg Press Machine (Calves) - Exercise Guide Muscles worked: Calves Equipment needed: Leg Press Machine Instructions 1. Using a leg press machine, sit down on the machine...

Leg Press Calf Raise Exercise Guide: How to, Benefits, and Variations

Learn how and why the leg press calf raise is an excellent exercise for growing your calf muscles!  Your calves play a role in many...

9 Leg Day Mistakes You Might Be Making

9 Leg Day Mistakes You Might Be Making Your legs make up half your body. Ignore them and you’re doing yourself a disservice. "Never skip...

Squat Calf Raises Exercise Guide: How to, Benefits, & Alternatives

Squat calf raises are an effective way to break your calf growth plateau.  The calves are one of the most difficult muscles to build with...

Seated Calf Raise – Exercise Guide

Seated Calf Raise (Calves) - Exercise Guide Muscles worked: Calves Equipment needed: Seated Calf Raise Machine Instructions 1. While sitting on the machine, place your toes on the lower portion...