The calf muscles are very difficult to train, but that doesn’t mean it’s impossible. There are very simple exercises that are very effective and without the need for equipment. It may take a little longer for your calves to be perfect, as your muscles don’t respond as quickly as others in your body. But discipline is the key to success.
O awesome.club selected some exercises to help you achieve this goal. And at the end of your hard work, you’ll get calves that will make Kylie, Kourtney, Kim and Khloé Kardashian jealous.
Don’t forget to review the most important part, the final bonus.
1. Split jumps using weights
This is a simple but very effective exercise. Hold the weights with both hands, one leg in front of the other in a lunge position.
Now jump and switch legs.
2. Calf lift
Place your feet shoulder-width apart, raise and then lower your heels. You can use dumbbells to improve the result. Make sure your body moves without leaning forward or backward.
3. Climb stairs
This is an exercise you can do anytime, anywhere. Try doing it for 10-15 minutes several times a week and you’ll notice a difference. Of course, you shouldn’t do this if you have knee or ankle problems.
4. Pistol or one-legged squats
Keep your hands at shoulder level and always parallel to the floor. Lift one leg and lower your body as far as you can. After a pause, stand up and switch legs.
5. Squats with dumbbells
Hold the weights at your sides and slowly lower with one leg. Make sure the front leg is at a 90° angle, lift back and change legs.
6. Goblet Squats
This is a more complex exercise that covers a few muscle groups. Hold a dumbbell or kettlebell close to your chest and lower your body as far as you can. Pause and return to the starting position.
7. Walking on tiptoe
Hold the weights with both hands, lift your heels a little and walk on your toes for a minute. Rest and repeat the movement.
8. Calf raises
For this exercise you can use a specific gym equipment or just a chair and a set of weights. Make sure that the height of the chair allows you to support your knees at 90°. Raise your heels and then lower them.
9. “Farmer’s Walk”
With a weight or kettlebell walk with one foot in front of the other. Be sure to keep your body straight. simple and effective
10. Jump rope
This is a great exercise, not only for improving the appearance of your legs, but also for cardiovascular health and balance. Just put on your favorite music and have fun!
11. “Mountain”
This exercise is very effective for the legs and the central part of the body (shoulders and chest), as well as the entire cardiovascular part. Get into a bent position, move one knee toward your chest, and quickly switch legs. Make sure your midsection is tight and your back stays straight.
Bonus: Stretch
All coaches and athletes know that stretching is just as important as a well-done exercise.
It improves muscle flexibility, increases blood flow and decreases the chances of suffering an injury. We suggest that you don’t forget this in your training routine.
Do you know any effective calf workouts? Share with us.
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