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Exercises: Calves

30 exercises

Bodyweight Standing Calf Raises Strengthens your calves, the muscles that push you off the ground with every step. It also helps your balance and ankles.
Calves
Novice
Strength
Dumbbell Standing Calf Raises A simple rise onto your toes that builds stronger lower legs and steadier balance, and it works almost anywhere.
Calves
Novice
Strength
Elliptical Smooth, low-impact cardio that works like walking or running without the pounding, a joint-friendly way to build endurance.
Calves · Glutes · Hamstrings +1
Novice
Cardio
Jumping Jacks The schoolyard classic, a quick way to warm up and raise your heart rate almost anywhere.
Calves · Inner Thighs · Outer Hips +1
Novice
Cardio
Run-Walk Intervals Mixing short runs with walking breaks builds running fitness gently, letting beginners cover more distance with less strain.
Calves · Glutes · Hamstrings +1
Novice
Cardio
Stationary Bike Ride Steady pedaling that builds heart and lung fitness while staying gentle on your knees, hips and back, rain or shine.
Calves · Glutes · Hamstrings +1
Novice
Cardio
Treadmill Walk Walking on a moving belt, the gentlest way to raise your heart rate and build stamina, whatever the weather.
Calves · Glutes · Hamstrings +1
Novice
Cardio
Walk The gentlest way to raise your heart rate, building stamina, heart health and steady legs one step at a time.
Calves · Glutes · Hamstrings +1
Novice
Cardio
Dance Class Moving to music with an instructor, a fun way to raise your heart rate. It sharpens coordination and keeps you active with others.
Calves · Glutes · Hamstrings +1
Beginner
Cardio
High Knees Running in place while lifting your knees high. It's a quick, no-equipment way to raise your heart rate and warm up your legs.
Calves · Hip Flexors · Quads
Beginner
Cardio
Hike Walking on trails and hills outdoors. It builds endurance and leg strength, improves balance on uneven ground and counts toward your weekly cardio.
Calves · Glutes · Hamstrings +1
Beginner
Cardio
Indoor Cycling Class An instructor-led ride set to music, a low-impact way to build endurance with the push of a group around you.
Calves · Glutes · Hamstrings +1
Beginner
Cardio
Jump Rope Single-Unders One small hop for each turn of the rope. It's a classic way to warm up, raise your heart rate and sharpen your footwork.
Calves
Beginner
Cardio
Machine Leg Press Calf Raises Strengthens your calves with your back supported, letting you load them more heavily than standing on the floor allows.
Calves
Beginner
Strength
Machine Seated Calf Raises Works the deeper calf muscle that's busiest when your knees are bent, helping with stairs, hills and steady ankles.
Calves
Beginner
Strength
Outdoor Bike Ride A ride on your own bike outside. It builds endurance and leg strength with little pounding on your joints and counts toward your weekly cardio.
Calves · Glutes · Hamstrings +1
Beginner
Cardio
Pickleball A paddle game on a small court that keeps you moving and sharpens balance and reaction time. It makes cardio social and fun.
Calves · Glutes · Hamstrings +1
Beginner
Sport
Rucking Brisk walking with weight on your back, a low-impact way to build stamina, strong legs and a sturdy frame.
Calves · Glutes · Hamstrings +1
Beginner
Cardio
Run Steady jogging that builds heart and lung fitness and leg endurance, with nothing needed but a good pair of shoes.
Calves · Glutes · Hamstrings +1
Beginner
Cardio
Stair Climber Steady climbing on a machine, a low-impact way to raise your heart rate. It builds the leg stamina you use on real stairs.
Calves · Glutes · Hamstrings +1
Beginner
Cardio
Stationary Bike Sprints Short, all-out pedaling bursts that build fitness fast with almost no pounding on your knees, hips or back.
Calves · Glutes · Hamstrings +1
Beginner
Cardio
Treadmill Run Steady running on a moving belt, with speed and incline under your control. It builds heart and lung endurance in any weather.
Calves · Glutes · Hamstrings +1
Beginner
Cardio
Bodyweight Squat Jumps An explosive leap from a low position that builds leg power and gets your heart rate up fast.
Calves · Glutes · Quads
Intermediate
Power
Box Jumps An explosive leap onto a sturdy surface that builds leg power and quickness, with a softer landing than flat ground.
Calves · Glutes · Quads
Intermediate
Power
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