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Raise up as high as you can on your tip-toes as you can to fully contract the calf muscles. Lower yourself down slowly and with control back down to a regular standing position. When using weights ...
Sometimes we use this machine, leg press, for calf exercises. We like to standing calf raises, however sometimes the weight goes on the shoulder it’s too much for someone that has lower back injury.
Ok, we know what you're thinking 'this is a calf raise', yes it is, but it's far easier to integrate into your workout (especially home workouts) than standing calf raises, as no machines are ...
You'll need more focused movements than heavy back squats to make a difference, but you also won't make much progress doing endless rounds of bodyweight calf raises. Like other muscle groups ...