maratoolCalves Exercises
33 exercises that target the calves. Filter by equipment, then open any exercise for step-by-step instructions and a muscle map.
Ankle Circles
Anterior Tibialis-SMR
Balance Board
Calf Press
Calf Press On The Leg Press Machine
Calf Raise On A Dumbbell
Calf Raises - With Bands
Calf Raises with Band
Calf Stretch Elbows Against Wall
Calf Stretch Hands Against Wall
Calves Press on Leg Machine
Calves-SMR
Donkey Calf Raises
Foot-SMR
Knee Circles
Peroneals Stretch
Peroneals-SMR
Posterior Tibialis Stretch
Rocking Standing Calf Raise
Rocking Standing Calf Raise with Barbell
Seated Calf Raise
Seated Calf Raise using Machine
Seated Calf Raise with Barbell
Seated Calf Stretch
Seated One Leg Calf Raise with Dumbbell
Smith Machine Calf Raise
Smith Machine Reverse Calf Raises
Standing Barbell Calf Raise
Standing Calf Raises
Standing Calf Raises using Machine
Standing Dumbbell Calf Raise
Standing Gastrocnemius Calf Stretch
Standing Soleus And Achilles Stretch
Calves Exercises — FAQ
What are the best calves exercises?
It depends on your available equipment and experience. This page lists all 33 calves exercises in the database — the biggest group needs no specific equipment at all. Open any exercise for step-by-step instructions.
How do I train calves without equipment?
3 of these calves exercises need no equipment at all. Use the equipment filter above and pick "Body only".
Which other muscles do calves exercises work?
Most compound movements recruit secondary muscles alongside the calves. Every exercise page shows a muscle map with the primary muscle in terracotta and secondary muscles in a lighter tint.