Fitness Gear: The Best Ways To Tone Your Calf Muscles

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Tuesday, April 21, 2009

Calf muscles are sometimes overlooked when we are deciding on what areas of the body to work on. It is easy to only target the areas with the most visible fat, but the calf muscles are just as important. Some easy ways to get and keep your calf muscles in shape are listed below:

Calf Press
1. Stand with your feet slightly apart, and your hands on your hips.
2. Raise your heels as high as you can off of the floor.
3. Bring your heels back down to lightly touch the floor, and repeat.

Single Calf Press
1. Stand on one foot.
2. Raise your heel as high as you can off of the floor.
3. Bring your heel back down to lightly touch the floor, and repeat.

Walking on Your Toes
Another great way to work your calf muscles is to simply walk on your toes. Start by standing with your feet slightly apart. Rise up on your toes and take several steps.

Using the Stairs
Stand on a step with your heels hanging off. Slowly lower your heels toward the floor as far as you can. Bring your heels back level with the stair. Do several repetitions. You may need to hold on to a wall or banister to help keep your balance.

Running, walking, jumping rope, and stair climbing are also great for the calf muscles.

There are several calf muscle exercises that can be done at home. Although it is easy to skip this muscle group, if you are looking to achieve an all over toned appearance, the calves are very important. To add a little difficulty to your routine you can also use weights when working your calf muscles. Get creative when it comes to your exercise. You don’t necessarily have to go by the book, as long as the proper muscles are being exercised in a safe manner.

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