Strengthening your calf muscles can improve ankle stability, enhance athletic performance, and reduce the risk of injury. Here are six effective exercises to target your calf muscles. Tap to check!
Stand on the edge of a step or curb with your heels hanging over the side. Raise your heels up and down while squeezing your calf muscles at the top.
Sit on a chair or bench and lift your heels up and down while keeping your knees straight.
Use a leg press machine to work your calf muscles. Push the weight away from you while bending and straightening your ankles.
Stand on one leg and lift your heel up and down. This exercise helps with balance and stability.
Stand on a sloped surface or a wedge board. Raise your heels up and down to focus on the upper calf muscle.
Walk on your tiptoes for a certain distance or time. This exercise helps strengthen both the upper and lower calf muscles.
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