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Calves exercises

Exercises that work your calves, shown properly with the cues that matter. Pick one and press play.

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Bodyweight calf raises
Lower bodyBeginner

Bodyweight calf raises

Rise up onto your toes and back down — simple, direct work for your calves that you can do anywhere.

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Rope jumps
Lower bodyBeginner

Rope jumps

Classic skipping — light, quick jumps over the rope. Brilliant for fitness, coordination and calves.

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Squat to tip toes with dumbbell
Lower bodyBeginner

Squat to tip toes with dumbbell

A goblet squat that rises onto your tip toes at the top — legs and calves together, with a balance challenge.

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Weighted calf raises
Lower bodyBeginner

Weighted calf raises

Calf raises holding dumbbells — rise onto your toes and back down, with extra load for stronger calves.

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