The
best calf workout to tone your legs are exercises that can be
performed just about anywhere and are easy to do, especially if you
have a busy lifestyle.
Heel Raise 4 Sets - 15 Reps
The
heel raise is a powerful way of toning your calf muscle by
concentrating your body weight on one leg.
Balance yourself by
standing on your right foot with your left foot behind your right
calf.
Slowly raise up on the ball of your right foot, contracting
your calf at the top of the lift. Relax and lower to the starting
position.
Side Lunges 3 Sets - 10 Reps
Performing
side lunges will tone and strengthen your calf muscles to maintain
balance.
While standing up straight with legs shoulder-width apart,
turn your torso to the right, Turn your right foot to point in the
same direction.
Slowly lunge halfway down, bending at the knee
feeling the stretch in your calf. Slowly raise back up to starting
position.
Calf Lift 3 Sets - 15 Reps
The
calf lift is an exercise that tones your calf muscles and defines the
muscle.
Standing with your hands on your hips or resting them on an
object in front of you.
Raise up on your toes, feeling the stretch in
your calf muscles. Hold this position for three seconds and lower.
Calf Raise on Step 3 Sets - 10 Reps
Step
calf raises tone and define your calf muscles. Stand on a step or on
a couple of books, with your heel freely hanging over the edge.
Hold
onto an object in front of you, such as a chair, for balance. Raise
up on the balls of your feet, hold for two seconds and lower your
heels down, lower than the level of the step.
When you have mastered this
exercise, performing this exercise one leg at time will give you a
more intense workout.
Tips
Perform
exercises for your calf muscles every second day. Leave a day in
between for rest and recovery.
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