What are the best exercises for calves?

Top exercises for the calves include Standing Calf Raise, Barbell Floor Calf Raise, Barbell Seated Calf Raise.

How do I build bigger calves?

Focus on progressive overload with compound and isolation exercises. Aim for 10-15 sets per week.

How many calves exercises are available?

We have 44 exercises that target the calves.

Calves Exercises

Build stronger calves with these 44 targeted exercises. Complete instructions and form tips included.

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Calves Exercises

Standing Calf Raise

Barbell Floor Calf Raise

Barbell Seated Calf Raise

Barbell Standing Calf Raise

Barbell Standing Leg Calf Raise

Barbell Standing Rocking Leg Calf Raise

Bodyweight Standing Calf Raise

Cable Standing Calf Raise

Calf Press on Leg Press

Donkey Calf Raise

Dumbbell Seated Calf Raise

Dumbbell Standing Calf Raise

Forward Angled Calf Raise

Hack Calf Raise

Machine Donkey Calf Raise

Seated Calf Raise

Seated Squat Calf Raise on Leg Press Machine

Smith Reverse Calf Raises

Smith Standing Leg Calf Raise

Staircase Calf Raise

Weighted Donkey Calf Raise

Ankle Circles

Calf Press

Calf Raise on Leg Press

Circles Knee Stretch

Dumbbell Seated Single Leg Calf Raise

Dumbbell Single Leg Calf Raise

Hack Single Leg Calf Raise

Lying Calves Stretch

Seated Calf Press

Seated Calf Stretch

Single Leg Donkey Calf Raise

Single Leg Floor Calf Raise

Smith Seated Single Leg Calf Raise

Smith Single Leg Floor Calf Raise

Standing Calf Stretch

Band Single Leg Calf Raise

Band Single Leg Reverse Calf Raise

Calf Push Stretch with Hands Against Wall

Calf Stretch with Hands Against Wall

Calf Stretch with Rope

Peroneals Stretch

Posterior Tibialis Stretch

Single Leg Calf Press on Leg Press

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