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Animated demonstration of the standing calves exercise, targeting the Calves using Body weight.

standing calves

Body part
Lower legs
Equipment
Body weight
Target muscle
Calves
Secondary muscles
hamstringsglutes

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, toes pointing forward.

  2. Step 2: Raise your heels off the ground as high as possible, standing on your toes.

  3. Step 3: Hold the position for a moment, then slowly lower your heels back down to the starting position.

  4. Step 4: Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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