Get calves to die for with standing calf raises

Standing calf raises are a standard exercise to work your calves. It can be done on a standing calf press machine, with dumbbells or barbells or without weights as well.

Standing calf raises are a standard exercise to work your calves. It can be done on a standing calf press machine, with dumbbells or barbells or without weights as well. Here's how you do it (we're explaining how to do the one with the machine):

Step 1: Place your shoulders under the pads of a standing calf press machine and position your toes so that they are facing forward.

Step 2: Place the balls of your feet which is right below your toes on the platform while your heel shall be extending off it.

Step 3: Push lever up by extending your hips and knees until you can stand straight. This will be your starting position.

Step 4: Now exhale as you raise your heels by extending your ankles while flexing your calves. Hold this position for a moment and then slowly lower yourself back to your staring position.

Tip: Your knees should always keep a slight bend and should never be locked.

In case your gym doesn't have a standing calf press machine, you can do the exercise on the leg press, with dumbbells or barbells.

You could also try out these exercises for specific body parts:

• Exercises for shoulders
• Exercises for abs
• Exercises for arms
• Exercises for legs

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