Gastrocnemius and Soleus Workout

Question 1

45 Degree Calf Press

Answer 1

• Fixed weight isolate
• While sitting at a 45 degree angle, keep a slight bend in your knees and place the balls of your feet on the footplate
• With your toes pointing forwards, raise your heels up and contract your calves
• Slowly return to the starting position under control

Question 2

Seated Calf Raise

Answer 2

• Fixed weight Compound
• In a seated positon with knees tucked tightly under the pad, place the balls of your feet on the footplate
• With your toes pointing forwards, raise your heels up and contract your calves
• Slowly return to the starting position under control

Question 3

Dumbbell Standing Calf Raise

Answer 3

• Free weight Isolate
• Stand upright holding two dumbbells by your sides, place the balls of your feet on an exercise step or weight plate with your heels touching the floor
• With your toes pointing forwards, raise your heels off the floor and contract your calves
• Slowly return to start position under control

Question 4

Standing Calf Raise Supported

Answer 4

• Bodyweight Isolate
• Stand upright holding onto a support in front of you, place the balls of your feet on an exercise step or weight plate with your heels touching the floor
• With your toes pointing forwards, raise your heels off the floor and contract your calves
• Slowly return to start position under control