Did you know that ideally calf muscles should be equal to biceps in development? Calves or the gastrocnemius is a very aesthetic body part but we all, including, weight trainers and bodybuilders, skip the calf raises. Could be because it is furthest from our brain! Kind of like the feet.
Seated and standing calf raises are the best exercises to sculpt and build those muscles. So if you are lacking in calf development then please add these few exercises to your workout.
Standing/seated calf raises: The basic stance is feet are shoulder width apart, this can be done on a step or on a calf raise machine. Slowly lower heels towards the floor with the knees slightly flexed. Then raise yourself up onto the toes. You can put weights on your shoulders either free weights, or bar and barbells to increase intensity and resistance.
You also can perform one-legged calf-raises.
When you execute these calf raises go full range of motion and exhale on exertion. Do as many reps as you can and go as heavy as you can.
Remember, calves are just as important as any other muscle group. And they are an absolute essential muscle group when ever competing!
Seated and standing calf raises are the best exercises to sculpt and build those muscles. So if you are lacking in calf development then please add these few exercises to your workout.
Standing/seated calf raises: The basic stance is feet are shoulder width apart, this can be done on a step or on a calf raise machine. Slowly lower heels towards the floor with the knees slightly flexed. Then raise yourself up onto the toes. You can put weights on your shoulders either free weights, or bar and barbells to increase intensity and resistance.
You also can perform one-legged calf-raises.
When you execute these calf raises go full range of motion and exhale on exertion. Do as many reps as you can and go as heavy as you can.
Remember, calves are just as important as any other muscle group. And they are an absolute essential muscle group when ever competing!