Exercises by muscle
Calves exercises
The calf muscles on the back of your lower leg point your foot and lift your heel. They push you forward when you walk, run and jump, and help with balance.
Calf raises with straight legs work the larger outer calf, and bent-knee raises shift work to the deeper muscle beneath. Slow, full-range reps work best.
- 59Exercises
- 11Kinds of equipment
- 32Beginner friendly
Every calves exercise
59 exercises
Beginner friendly (32)
ankle circles
assisted lying calves stretch
band two legs calf raise - (band under both legs) v. 2
bodyweight standing calf raise
cable standing calf raise
calf push stretch with hands against wall
calf stretch with hands against wall
calf stretch with rope
circles knee stretch
donkey calf raise
dumbbell seated calf raise
dumbbell standing calf raise- exercise ball on the wall calf raise
- exercise ball on the wall calf raise (tennis ball between ankles)
- exercise ball on the wall calf raise (tennis ball between knees)
- lever calf press
- lever donkey calf raise
- lever rotary calf
- lever seated calf press
- lever seated calf raise
- lever seated squat calf raise on leg press machine
- lever standing calf raise
- peroneals stretch
- posterior tibialis stretch
- seated calf stretch (male)
- smith reverse calf raises
- smith reverse calf raises
- smith standing leg calf raise
- smith toe raise
- standing calf raise (on a staircase)
- standing calves
- standing calves calf stretch
Some experience (27)
- band single leg calf raise
- band single leg reverse calf raise
- barbell floor calf raise
- barbell seated calf raise
- barbell seated calf raise
- barbell standing calf raise
- barbell standing leg calf raise
- barbell standing rocking leg calf raise
- box jump down with one leg stabilization
- cable standing one leg calf raise
- dumbbell seated one leg calf raise
- dumbbell seated one leg calf raise - hammer grip
- dumbbell seated one leg calf raise - palm up
- dumbbell single leg calf raise
- hack calf raise
- hack one leg calf raise
- one leg donkey calf raise
- one leg floor calf raise
- single leg calf raise (on a dumbbell)
- sled 45в° calf press
- sled calf press on leg press
- sled forward angled calf raise
- sled lying calf press
- sled one leg calf press on leg press
- smith one leg floor calf raise
- smith seated one leg calf raise
- weighted donkey calf raise
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Questions, answered
How many calves exercises are there here?
There are 59 exercises that target the calves in the AltF Fitness library, each with an animated demo and coaching tips.
What are good calves exercises for beginners?
Moves rated beginner friendly here include ankle circles, assisted lying calves stretch and band two legs calf raise - (band under both legs) v. 2. Start with a weight or version you can control for every rep, then build up gradually.
What equipment do I need to train the calves?
The exercises here use body weight, dumbbell, sled, leverage machine and more. Use the equipment filter on the exercise library to see only what you have.
How often should I train the calves?
Guidelines for healthy adults suggest working each major muscle group at least twice a week. Leave a day or so between hard sessions for the same muscles so they can recover.
Is this medical advice?
No. It is general fitness information for healthy adults. If you have pain, an injury or a health condition, check with a doctor or physiotherapist first.
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