Calves Exercises
CALF RAISE ON A DUMBBELL
Hang on to a sturdy object for balance and stand on a dumbbell handle, preferably one with round plates so that it rolls as in this manner you have to work harder to stabilize yourself; thus increasing the effectiveness of the exercise.
Now roll ...
STANDING DUMBBELL CALF RAISE
Stand with your torso upright holding two dumbbells in your hands by your sides.
Place the ball of the foot on a sturdy and stable wooden board (that is around 2-3 inches tall) while your heels extend off and touch the floor. This will ...
STANDING BARBELL CALF RAISE
To begin, first set the bar on a rack that best matches your height. Once the correct height is chosen and the bar is loaded, step under the bar and place the bar on the back of your shoulders (slightly below the neck).
Hold ...
STANDING CALF RAISES
Adjust the padded lever of the calf raise machine to fit your height.
Place your shoulders under the pads provided and position your toes facing forward The balls of your feet should be secured on top of the calf block with the heels extending ...
SEATEVD CALF RAISE
Sit on the machine and place your toes on the lower portion of the platform provided with the heels extending off. Choose the toe positioning of your choice (forward, in, or out) as per the beginning of this chapter.
Place your lower thighs under ...
ROCKING STANDING CALF RAISE
Once the correct height is chosen and the bar is loaded, step under the bar and place it on the back of your shoulders (slightly below the neck).
Hold on to the bar using both arms at each side and lift it off the ...
CALF PRESS ON THE LEG PRESS MACHINE
Using a leg press machine, sit down on the machine and place your legs on the platform directly in front of you at a medium (shoulder width) foot stance.
Lower the safety bars holding the weighted platform in place and press the platform all ...
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