How can women strengthen their calves? There are tons of exercises out there that target the legs and develop them, but most leg exercises for women focus on toning thighs. To be fair, calf muscles can be relatively harder to target, but building them is not impossible.

If you’re wondering why these small muscles we call calves are so important, they provide the base for the whole leg. They are essential to movements like walking, running, and jogging. So, even though they can be tricky to work on, they must never be neglected.

Here are the seven best exercises for you to really strengthen and sculpt those stubborn calves:

This is the most basic yet effective exercise you can do for your calves. You can perform these as a bodyweight exercise, or you can choose to hold dumbbells in either hand.

Here's how to do standing double-leg calf raises correctly:

This exercise mimics the movement of the regular standing calf raise. However, it is performed precariously on one leg, adding more tension to the calves.

Here's how to do standing single-leg calf raises correctly:

Most fitness centers have a dedicated machine for seated calf raises. Alternatively, this exercise can be done with just a bench and some weights.

Here's how to do seated calf raises correctly:

An easier way to say 'calf raises on a leg press machine,' leg press calf raises mimic the movement of the regular calf raise. However, you would have to seat yourself in a leg press machine.

Here's how to do leg press calf raises correctly:

This exercise not only works on the calves but also the entire leg as you attempt to hold yourself in a squat position.

Here's how to do a squatting heel raise correctly:

This is a 2-in-1 exercise that combines squats and calf raises. This is a great exercise to strengthen your glutes, quads, hamstrings, and calves. It will also allow you to generate more force when performing a calf raise.

Here's how to do a squat with a heel raise correctly:

All you need for this exercise is a staircase. You could even use the StairMaster. This is a great way to build on endurance, as climbing stairs isn’t always the easiest to do.

Here's how to climb stairs on toes correctly:

Now that you have all this information on developing your calves, it’s time to put it into practice. Incorporate these exercises into your next leg day routines and watch as your calves begin to take shape.

You should be able to walk, run, and even jump better. Don’t forget to stretch right after. We want you to walk better, not impair your movements.

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