Place two 25-pound weight plates on the floor so that they are touching. Place a 40- to 60-pound weighted barbell across your upper back, and hold it at a comfortable angle. Stand tall, and brace ...

Standing Barbell Calf Raise Place barbell across your shoulders, raise your heals up in a slow and controlled motion. Repeat 10 reps, do 2 sets. Leg Press Machine Calf Press ...

Calf raises are important for strengthening your calves and ankles. Learn how to do standing calf raises properly from trainers and variations for a challenge.

Step your back foot forward as you come to a standing position, briefly tap your starting position and then continue forward. 3) Standing Barbell Calf Raises (35-20 reps): ...

One of the most popular, effective and easiest to perform is the calf raise. You can choose to incorporate the standing calf raise into your workout by holding a moderate-weight dumbbell or barbell.

Athlean-X founder Jeff Cavaliere shares why he recommends single-leg calf raises to help to grow your calf muscles.

Standing calf raises are a slightly tougher strengthening exercise than using resistance bands because you’re using your own body weight as resistance. Make sure you have a chair or countertop ...

In the world of fitness, picking the right exercises for each muscle group is key to getting the most out of your workouts. Menno Henselmans and Dr. Mike Israetel, two big names in the exercise arena, ...

Janicki is a bodybuilder, fitness coach, and owner of the Aesthetic Academy, a fitness training app. Known for his expertise in strength training and muscle development, he shares exercise tips and ...

Slow down (way down) Speed is your enemy on calf raises. The calf is made up of several muscles that work together each time you take a step—that's at least 5,000 reps per day for most of us. In order ...

Stand upright with a barbell supported on your upper back. With your toes pointing forwards, raise your heels off the floor and contract your calves. Slowly return to the starting position.