Seated machine calf raise is an excellent exercise that allows for very isolated training of the calf muscles (gastrocnemius and soleus). You have to sit on a calf raise machine with your knees bent and a padded lever resting against your thighs/knees and move the weight by extending and flexing your ankles. The exercise primarily … Read more
Barbell lunges are great for strengthening the Quads, glutes, and hamstrings. However, they can be tough on the knees, therefore, many people opt for reverse barbell lunges, which take some load off the knee joints. You step backward in this movement instead of stepping forward with one leg. And it is an excellent and less … Read more
The overhead dumbbell squat is a compound exercise that combines both a squat and an overhead press. It simultaneously works for multiple muscle groups. Thus, it gives you a full-body workout in one move. The overhead squat significantly activates the core, shoulder quadriceps, glutes, and hamstrings. It’s a relatively advanced exercise that demands more mobility … Read more
The seated dumbbell calf raise is a good exercise for those who don’t have access to a seated calf raise machine. It is easy to do and only requires a set of dumbbells and a chair or bench. You do this exercise by sitting on a chair or bench with a pair of dumbbells on your … Read more
Dumbbell calf exercises offer a wide range of variations and intensities, allowing you to effectively target different areas of the calf muscles. Dumbbells are easy to find and can be used at home or in the gym. As someone who has struggled to build strong and defined calves, I have discovered a secret: adding dumbbell … Read more
The standing dumbbell calf raise is a good exercise for those who don’t have access to a calf raise machine or Smith machine. You can do this exercise right at home or anywhere you like without a machine. However, many people don’t train their calves enough and have weak, underdeveloped lower legs. That’s why we’ve put … Read more
Your calf is one of the most under-trained muscles in your body and is usually neglected from a strength program. Most people don’t understand or believe the importance of strengthening your calf complex. As a fitness trainer, I see too many people skip calf exercises because they think their leg workouts are enough. But it’s … Read more
It’s tough to build up leg muscles, especially the calves. The bodyweight exercises are an effective way to build calf muscle at home. Calf exercises are often part of training programs to increase the size of the calf muscles. However, training the calves also proves important in daily activities, as it improves the force of … Read more
A cable machine is easy gym equipment for training legs because it provides smooth, fluid form and content stimulation. With adjustable pulleys and attachments, you can complete the lower body. Don’t worry; you can do plenty of exercises on the cable machine to build up some serious leg workouts. I’ve seen good improvements in my … Read more