Calves are one of the most overlooked muscle groups in the body.
Your calves are comprised oftwo main muscles: the gastrocnemius and the soleus.
Targeting these muscles in your leg workouts will help you build more muscular and well-defined calves.
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Jump Rope
Jumping rope is a fantastic way to strengthen your calves while improving cardiovascular endurance.
Calf Press on Leg Press Machine
This exercise targets the calves through resistance.
Be sure to maintain slow control throughout the movement.
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Inverted Calf Raises
This variation uses an inverted position to isolate the calf muscles.
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Toe Taps
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Resistance Band Calf Raises
This exercise uses resistance bands to add tension and strength to your calf raises.
Reverse Calf Raises
This unique variation is a stellar way to sculpt well-defined calves.
Ballet Calf Raises
This variation of calf raises helps target different areas of your calves by changing foot positioning.
