The calf muscles are among the toughest to work with. This because the calfs are toughened up naturally through the amount of walking that we do everyday. So, the challenge to build up the muscles of our calves is really harder than if we were to develop the muscles from other parts of the body. However, it is not impossible to meet this challenge as there are a number of exercises that can be done to really improve the muscle tone of your calves.

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Below are some exercises that are specifically structured for the development of calf muscles. However, it should be remembered that these exercises should not be overdone and resting time should be allowed between sets, so as to avoid muscle strain. It is also best if these calf exercises are done in sets of five and on bare feet for maximum results. This is to do away with supports that are artificial and could away some effects from calf muscle workouts.

One of the most basic exercises to be included in the workout for calf-building is the Standing Calf Raise. This is known to be very efficient in the creation of larger calf muscles that are well-toned. The exercise begins with placing a foot block on the floor right before you, where you will set the balls of your feet. Your toes should be pointed outwards and your feet apart at a length of your shoulders’ width. Then, reach up to an overhead bar and pull your weight up until you are standing on the tip of your toes. Hold this position for a number of seconds before lowering your heels slowly onto the floor and hold this calf-stretching position for the same number of seconds. Repeat this exercise five times before giving yourself a bit of a rest.

The next exercise for the calf muscles is the Donkey Stretch and this is known to be more advanced. As it places added resistance to the calves, this exercise should be performed as a step up exercise from the more basic ones. Like the Standing Calf Raise, this exercise will also begin will also have the need for a foot block where you will be placing your toes apart by a shoulders’ width. Then, you must bend over so extend your arms and put your hands on a support at your front. This could be a bench, a chair or a table. You must then have someone ride on your back like a horse and then lower down your heels, before holding your position. After this, you should then go up on the tip of your toes and then hold this position as well before repeating the process.

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