Calves

Barbell Calf Raises

Difficulty: Intermediate

Place the bar on your back
Start with feet flat on the ground
Extend your heels upwards while keeping your knees stationary, and pause at the contracted position.
Slowly return to the starting position. Repeat.

Machine Standing Calf Raises

Difficulty: Beginner

Adjust the machine in accordance with your height and place your shoulders underneath the padded lever.
The balls of your feet should be supporting your weight on the calve block, your heels extending off of it.
Extend your heels upwards while keeping your knees stationary, and pause at the contracted position.
Slowly return to the starting position. Repeat.

Machine Seated Calf Raises

Difficulty: Beginner

Get comfortable on the machine, then place your lower thighs beneath the padded lever. Place your toes and the balls of your feet onto the foot supports.
Prevent the weight from slipping forward by gripping the handles, and release the safety bar. Lower the weight until your calves are extended.
Push your heels up to lift the padded lever and hold the contracted position, then slowly lower back down to the starting position. Repeat.

Kettlebell Single Leg Calf Raise

Difficulty: Beginner

Standing straight with a kettlebell in one hand, lift the same foot as the side without the kettlebell off the floor.
Raise your heel upwards while keeping your knees stationary.
Pause when your heels are fully extended and then slowly return to the starting position and repeat.