Calves exercises

15 movements that train the calves, from Dietly’s training catalogue. Each one carries a demo clip, the muscle it targets and a set, rep and rest scheme to start from.

• Ankle - Dorsal Flexion - ArticulationsCalvesBeginnerBody weight
• Ankle - Plantar Flexion - ArticulationsCalvesBeginnerBody weight
• Ankle CirclesGastrocnemiusBeginnerBody weight
• Band Two Legs Calf Raise -GastrocnemiusIntermediateBand
• Barbell Seated Calf RaiseGastrocnemiusBeginnerBarbell
• Barbell Standing Calf RaiseGastrocnemiusIntermediateBarbell
• Barbell Standing Leg Calf RaiseGastrocnemiusIntermediateBarbell
• Bodyweight Standing Calf RaiseGastrocnemiusBeginnerBody weight
• Calf Push Stretch With Hands Against WallGastrocnemiusBeginnerBody weight
• Calf Raise from Deficit with Chair SupportedGastrocnemiusAdvancedBody weight
• Calf Stretch With Hands Against WallGastrocnemiusBeginnerBody weight
• Calf Stretch with RopeGastrocnemiusBeginnerBody weight
• Calf Stretch with RopeGastrocnemiusBeginnerRope
• Calves StretchGastrocnemiusBeginnerBody weight
• Circles Knee StretchGastrocnemiusBeginnerBody weight

Exercise demonstrations courtesy of Gym Visual. Set and rep schemes are a starting point, not a prescription — see a qualified professional before starting a new exercise program.