Category:

Calves

Equipment:

Dumbbell , Kettlebell

Description:

Calf raises are a method of exercising the gastrocnemius, tibialis posterior and soleus muscles of the lower leg. The movement performed is plantar flexion, a.k.a. ankle extension.

Muscles:

The diagram shows the most used muscles on this exercise

Main muscles

Secondary muscles

Exercise Variations:

• Calf Raises
• Calf Raises on Hackenschmitt Machine
• Sitting Calf Raises
• Standing Calf Raises