Ankle Circles
This is the most simple of all exercises for the calves. Steps Stand on one foot near a chair or wall for support. Lift your foot off the ground and…
Seated Calf Raise
This version of a calves raise uses a block and a barbell. Steps Place a block on the floor about one foot in front of a bench. Sit on the…
Seated One Leg Calf Raise
This version of a calf raise allows you to exercise each leg individually. This exercise is helpful to people who are rehabilitating from injury as it allows you flexibility with…
Knee Circles
This is a simple exercise and a great stretch. Steps Stand with your feet a little closer than shoulder width apart, Keeping your arms across your chest or on your…
Seated Calf Raise
This is one of the simplest and most effective exercises for the calves. Steps Sit at a calf raise machine. Put the balls of your feet on the footpad. Place…
Smith Machine Reverse Calf Raises
This is a unique exercise that works the tibialis anterior muscle, one of the muscles of the calves. Steps Place a block or low box under the bar at…
Standing Barbell Calf Raise
This is standing version of a Calves Raise. Steps Place a block or two free weight plates on the floor. Place a barbell across your back and step up…
Standing Calf Raises
This exercise uses a machine to inure proper form. Steps Stand with your toes on the footpad of the machine and adjust your shoulders under the upper pads. Raise up…
Ab Rollout
This exercise works the abs and lower back and is the proper version of an ab roller. Steps Place a barbell on the floor at your feet. Bending at…