I grabbed a set of 6kg dumbbells, and again, did four sets of 25 calf raises. This definitely increased the challenge, and after the first 25 raises, I could feel my calf muscles working.

Standing calf raises engage both muscles ... Stand on a flat surface with your toes pointed straight ahead. Optional: hold dumbbells by your sides in either hand. Lift your heels off the floor ...

This variation also stretches the Achilles tendon. To level up your calf raises, McPeak recommends holding two dumbbells by your side or a barbell on your back (think back squat positioning).

Optional: hold dumbbells by your sides in either hand. Lift your heels off the floor to flex your calf muscle. Pause for moment, then slowly return to the floor. That’s one rep. Calf raises are ...

Stand tall holding a pair of dumbbells at waist height. With a slight bend in the knees, push your hips back and slowly lower ...

This variation also stretches the Achilles tendon. To level up your calf raises, McPeak recommends holding two dumbbells by your side or a barbell on your back (think back squat positioning).

Calf raises are the classic calf-strengthening ... Repeat the exercise holding a dumbbell or other weight in one hand. Remember to keep one hand on a wall for balance. Stand on one leg near ...

You can also make it harder, by performing calf raises standing on one leg or holding a dumbbell in your hands. (These knee strengthening exercises also pair well with calf raises.) One more thing ...