Calves exercises

Explore calves exercises with setup, technique, coaching cues and variations. Compare movement patterns and equipment to find a suitable option for your session.

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  Barbell Step-Up

  Calves, Core, Glutes, Hamstrings, Quads

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  Barbell Walking Lunge

  Calves, Core, Glutes, Hamstrings, Quads

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  Box Jumps

  Calves, Core, Glutes, Quads

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  Box Step Jump

  Calves, Core, Glutes, Hamstrings, Quads

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  Burpee Broad Jump

  Calves, Chest, Core, Glutes, Hamstrings, Quads, Shoulders

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  Burpee to Target Jump (Hybrid Plyometric)

  Calves, Chest, Core, Glutes, Quads, Shoulders

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  Depth Drop to Broad Jump

  Calves, Core, Glutes, Hamstrings, Quads

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  Depth Drop to Sprint Start

  Calves, Core, Glutes, Hamstrings, Quads

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  Depth Drop to Vertical Jump

  Calves, Core, Glutes, Hamstrings, Quads

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  Explosive Step-Up (Plyometrics)

  Calves, Core, Glutes, Hamstrings, Quads

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  Kettlebell Single-Leg Romanian Deadlift

  Calves, Core, Erectors, Glutes, Hamstrings, Hip Stabilizers, Obliques

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  Kettlebell Suitcase Deadlift to March

  Abs, Calves, Erectors, Forearms, Glutes, Hamstrings, Hip Flexors, Obliques, Traps

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  Landmine Reverse Lunge to Press

  Abs, Calves, Glutes, Hamstrings, Obliques, Quads, Shoulders, Triceps, Upper Back

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  Med Ball Scoop Toss (Vertical Power) 

  Calves, Core, Glutes, Hamstrings, Quads

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  Pogo jumps

  Calves, Quadriceps

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  Seated Dumbbell Calf Raise

  Calves

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  Single-Leg Alternating Lateral Box Bounds

  Abductors, Adductors, Calves, Core, Glutes, Hamstrings, Quads

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  Single-Leg Box Hop to Lateral Bound

  Abductors, Adductors, Calves, Core, Glutes, Hamstrings, Quads

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  Single-Leg Box Hop to Lateral Bound & Return

  Abductors, Adductors, Calves, Core, Glutes, Hamstrings, Quads

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  Single-Leg Box Jump

  Calves, Core, Glutes, Hamstrings, Quads

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  Single-Leg Continuous Lateral Bounds

  Abductors, Adductors, Calves, Core, Glutes, Hamstrings, Quads

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  Single-Leg Continuous Lateral Bounds to Box

  Abductors, Adductors, Calves, Core, Glutes, Hamstrings, Quads

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  Single-Leg Depth Drop to Broad Jump

  Calves, Core, Glutes, Hamstrings, Quads

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  Single-Leg Depth Drop to Jump

  Calves, Core, Glutes, Hamstrings, Quads

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  Single-Leg Depth Drop to Lateral Bound

  Abductors, Adductors, Calves, Core, Glutes, Hamstrings, Quads

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  Single-Leg Depth Drop to Lateral Bound & Return

  Abductors, Adductors, Calves, Core, Glutes, Hamstrings, Quads

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  Single-Leg Lateral Bound to Box

  Abductors, Adductors, Calves, Core, Glutes, Hamstrings, Quads

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  Single-Leg Lateral Bound to Vertical Jump & Return

  Abductors, Adductors, Calves, Core, Glutes, Hamstrings, Quads

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  Single-Leg Lateral Box Bound to Vertical Jump

  Abductors, Adductors, Calves, Core, Glutes, Hamstrings, Quads

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  Single-Leg Lateral Box Jump

  Abductors, Adductors, Calves, Core, Glutes, Hamstrings, Quads

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  Single-Leg Lateral Depth Drop to Jump

  Abductors, Adductors, Calves, Core, Glutes, Hamstrings, Quads

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  Single-Leg Lateral Skater Hop to Stick

  Calves, Core, Glutes, Hamstrings, Hip Stabilizers, Obliques, Quads

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  Sled Push

  Calves, Core, Glutes, Quads