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Most people focus on their abs when working out their calves, but there are four other types of workouts that can also help sculpt this muscle group.

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1. Standing Calf Raises: This is the most common exercise for targeting the calves. Start by standing on a raised surface, like a step or a calf raise machine, with your toes on the edge and heels hanging off. Using your calf muscles, raise your body upward by pushing down through the balls of your feet until you are standing on your tiptoes. Slowly lower your heels back down below the raised surface and repeat for the desired number of repetitions. 2. Seated Calf Raises: This exercise targets the deeper, soleus muscles of your calves. Sit on a calf raise machine or use a barbell or dumbbell resting on your thighs for resistance. Place your feet on a raised surface with your heels hanging off. Raise your heels by pushing down through the balls of your feet, then lower your heels back down, and repeat for the desired number of repetitions. 3. Farmer's Walk on Tiptoes: This exercise not only targets the calves but also builds overall lower body strength and stability. Hold a pair of dumbbells or kettlebells at your sides and then raise yourself onto your tiptoes. While maintaining this position, walk for a set distance or time, focusing on keeping your calf muscles engaged throughout the movement. You can increase the intensity by using heavier weights or walking for a longer distance. 4. Jumping Rope: This simple yet effective workout targets the entire lower body, including the calf muscles. Skipping rope will help you increase your calf muscle's strength, endurance, and explosiveness. Keep your jumps small and focus on landing softly, with the weight on the balls of your feet. Engage your calf muscles as you jump and keep a steady pace for a set time or number of jumps. Remember to warm up properly and stretch your calf muscles before and after working out to reduce the risk of injury and increase their flexibility.

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April 5, 2023, 6:13 p.m.

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Published: Wednesday, April 5, 2023

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