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  • Gastrocnemius Stretch Unilateral On Wall

    Stand by a wall but not too close.
    Place the palms on the wall and extend one leg behind you, while slightly bending the front leg.
    Push the wall in order to drive the heel of the extended leg into the ground till you feel a stretch in your calf.

  • Landmine Calf Raise

    Stand facing the barbell, holding the end of the barbell close to your chest in both hands with your elbows tucked in to your sides.
    Drive though the balls of your feet to raise your heels off the ground, squeezing your calves, with a focus on making sure your ankles do not turn out or in.
    Lower your heels back down to the ground and repeat for the desired number of reps.

  • Kettlebell Goblet Calf Raise

    Standing straight with a kettlebell in a goblet position, raise your heels upwards while keeping your knees stationary.
    Pause when your heels are fully extended and then slowly return to the starting position and repeat.

  • Cable Bar Calve Raise

    Use a straight bar or ez bar attachment with the cable set all the way to the bottom.
    Walk a few steps back.
    Pull your heels straight up until you feel a contraction in your calves and then back to original position.
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