Calf Raises Position

The starting position of any calf raise is with your body in a vertical position with the balls of the feet resting on a step, and the feet in an extended position which results in the heel being below the toes and the edge of the step. Again the body should be in a vertical position were the hips and shoulders line up, also make sure you do not drop the head and keep it in an upright position throughout the movement.

Calf Raises Action

The action of the calf raise is very simple once you have the position right. The motion is started by pushing in an upward motion with the toes tht are resting on the step or edge, once the feet are fully flexed, then the calf muscles should also be fully flexed. Now you can allow your body to slowly descend by allowing your feet to slowly extend toward the floor. You will be at the end of the movement when your heels are below your toes and you feel a little stretch in your calf muscles.

Things to Avoid During Calf Raises

• try not to lean forward during calf raises

• Do not bend your knees during the movement

• Avoid allowing your spine to move, try and keep your spine completely straight

Muscles Worked by Calf Raises

• gastrocnemius

• soleus

• tibialis posterior

Calf Raises are by far the single best exercise to work you calf muscles, and they should be a part of everyones leg workouts. The key to developing nice calf muscles is by finding the right rep range for your calf muscles. The reason I say this is because your calf muscles are a muscle that is used constantly during the day so they may require an abnormally high amount of reps in order to grow and develop. Keep in mind everyone is different so experiment with different weight and reps and see what works best for you and your body.

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