Exercises

Calf Raises

Rising onto your toes. Simple and effective for lower-leg strength.

Calf Raises demonstration
Works CalvesKit Step or machine, optional weight

How to do it

  1. Stand with the balls of your feet on a step, heels hanging off.
  2. Rise as high as you can onto your toes.
  3. Pause for a second at the top.
  4. Lower your heels slowly below the step for a full stretch.

Workouts with calf raises

13 workouts in the Biohack Tracker library use this exercise, including:

  • Leg Focus · Strength sets · Gain muscle
  • Gentle Power · Strength sets · General health
  • Lower Press Build · EMOM · 20 min · Gain muscle
  • Leg Press Circuit · ROUNDS · Gain muscle
  • Lower Build · ROUNDS · Gain muscle
  • Leg Machine Sets · Strength sets · Gain muscle
  • Life Strength EMOM · EMOM · 24 min · Longevity
  • Steady Intervals · INTERVALS · General health

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