Great Calf Exercises Anyone Can Do Anywhere

[RJBaYbEe17]

Lol awww shes sucha cutie :)

[paranoid788]

Thank you! :) But one question, will this exercise make my calves smaller, or will it build big bulky muscles? :S

[Lucifit]

@paranoid788 If you can do these without weight, or with just a little weight, your calves shouldn't get too big for your liking. However, if you add dumbells, the heavier the weight you lift = bigger muscle mass.

[paranoid788]

@Lucifit See i'm trying to get my calves smaller, i definitely don't want them to get any bigger! lol so as long as i don't do the exercise with weights, my calves will get smaller? :)

[Lucifit]

@paranoid788 Well, essentially, nothing is guaranteed to make you smaller. Remember the saying: "There's no such thing as spot reduction?" Well, it's true!  So, in order to get smaller calves, you'll probably need to get smaller all over. We do this successfully with diet and a complete exercise program (cardio, strength, stretching).

[danicalyra]

i have big calves and it loss a bit of self esteem...

[Lucifit]

@danicalyra don't focus on only one part of your body hon. Look at the total picture!

[papalolita]

Calves, shoulders (deltoids) and abs are, in my opinion, the three hardest muscles to train for both men and women.

One-legged calf raises while holding on to a dumbbell or kettlebell weight will set your calves on fire.

Also, try plyometrics (explosive movement exercises), tip toe jumping etc. Playing basketball helps.

Sprinting up a hill or up flights of steps to the top of a building also will give your calves a killer workout.

[Lucifit]

@papalolita Good comment. 

[flor92695]

how can I make my calf muscles smaller? they're really huge and i always wear a skirt..

please help me.. by the way i'm a girl.

[Lucifit]

@flor92695 We can't just slim one part of the body it needs to be the whole thing. So, focus on walking 3-5 days per week (or swimming, or biking, or something like that) which gets your heart rate up and feels a bit challenging. That will burn off any extra fat weight. Then, do a TOTAL BODY workout with weights, to keep your metabolism going and to tone up. If you do all of the exercises on my page you'll get the total body workout I'm speaking of. I hope that helps....

[TrueDaturaMindNz]

@flor92695 wear a long dress or jeans

[ryanjdigiorgio]

@flor92695 calves are on of the things that are largely defined by your genetics. Some people are just born with large calves, while other are born with the inability to make them grow much. Your best bet is to tone the rest of your body to make your large calves less apparent. Unless you have high body fat, use skin calipers to measure your body fat, find your level and aim for a goal to gradually reduce your body fat.

[ryanjdigiorgio]

@flor92695 Keep in mind that fat loss and muscle gain is a slow process that can take up to 6 months to do and still stay health.

[facecheek]

@flor92695 its about the shape of the calves, not the size. Im a dude, so trust me, just be healthy.

[VivaLaJuicy04]

I'm slim but my calfs and ankles are huge...and it's hard so idk if its muscle or not. Idk what to do I so a lot of sport and the rest of me is slim vut my legs are just really bulky. Idk what to do

[Lucifit]

@VivaLaJuicy04 Sounds like muscle. What kind of sport is it? Some sports help to develop larger calf muscles....

[pipebamboo]

@VivaLaJuicy04 me too :(( and don't know how to make them smaller

[stupidintellect90]

even though both my parents have nice calves, I don't. I've been trying to work them and there is some muscle but I also have big knees, so my calves need to almost double in size for me to have nice calves. I'm a slim, tall girl...any ideas of how to sort the problem out ?

[Lucifit]

@stupidintellect90 I would say, you probably have better legs than you think. If you're slim and tall, you can only make your calves as big as your genetics allow them to get. Do these heel raises though, and use some weight in your hands to increase your muscle mass. Then stretch your calves so you aren't too sore afterwards. Let me know how it goes.

[stupidintellect90]

@Lucifit Thank you and I shall let you know how it goes...is it true that if a person has long calf muscles its harder for them to get them bigger than say a shorter person...I mean I've also noticed it,shorter people are most likely to have huge bulging calves. thanks for uploading :)

[Lucifit]

@stupidintellect90 It's true that your muscle size will largely depend on the length of your muscle and the muscle tendon, too! We can boil it down to... genetics. But, you can do the best with what you have and still come out really well!

[cherrypiez89]

i wish there were videos to help skinny girls who cant gain weight and there only option is to build muscle without looking like a man........ there are skinny people out there too that hate beinge skinny lol well if anyone knows how to gain muscle without looking like a body builder can you let me know. But thanks for posting this video im going to try to make my legs bigger! :o)

[nobbilc]

How do I loosen my calf muscles ? Genetically, I have fairly sizeable calves, I don't want to enlargen them, just loosen them. I do alot of walking and my feet get tight too-I'm diagnosing my feet are tight because my calves are tight...and so on and so on....really tight everything really...glutes,hamstrings,add­uctors etc etc...

[Lucifit]

@nobbilc You need a good total body stretching routine! To stretch the calves though, put your feet on a stair just like I am doing and instead of lifting and lowering your heels, just hang them down. That should be a good stretch for you!

[JamieFavs]

I went to the middle of the stairs for your viewing plessure?

[goldencleopatra]

I'm a female and I'll like to make my calves bigger, how do I do that?

[cheryldeunique]

Luci, I have a question :

My thighs & calves now are big . I am 70 kg now, played basketball before and stopped for years. Since I stopped my bball, the leg got bigger, end up like now .

I want to slim my leg down, for both the thighs and calves , But I don't want end up the calves showing muscles round round and big big like my mommy. It looks manly somehow . . . Cuz I still want to wear skirt, u see...

Let me know if this can help me ? and any extra exercise for this leg-slimming ?

[Lucifit]

@cheryldeunique hi there! see my last posting for IamKris411. I would answer the same to you!

[ricwhk]

Should someone with bunions do this exercise?

[Lucifit]

@ricwhk It depends on where they are. I wouldn't do anything that aggravates them. And definitely see a doc regarding what types of movement you can do and whether or not you need them removed.

[IamKris411]

I have tree trunk calves lol... there is muscle there, but I wish it was more toned and leaner... will these exercises make them worse (bigger) or tone them? I don't want to increase their size. If you have any suggestions for something that would be appropriate for that, I would appreciate it :-) thanks - Kris

[Lucifit]

@IamKris411 We can't just slim one part of the body it needs to be the whole thing. So, focus on walking 3-5 days per week (or swimming, or biking, or something like that) which gets your heart rate up and feels a bit challenging. That will burn off any extra fat weight. Then, do a TOTAL BODY workout with weights, to keep your metabolism going and to tone up. If you do all of the exercises on my page you'll get the total body workout I'm speaking of. Hope that helps!

[Lockerz0inviter]

Nice vid

I'm doing this to increase my verticle jump is there any other exercises that will make me jump higher.

[Lucifit]

@Lockerz0inviter These will help, along with any type of pleiometric exercise that includes jumping!

[hiitsmerachael]

i have insanely big calves and they look weird so would this help make my calfves stronger, if it doesnt then what will?

[Lucifit]

@hiitsmerachael Yes. This is an exercise to make your calves stronger.

[adm4peace]

Hi Lucifit

I have turkey legs. I have big thighs and my calves are smaller especially toward my ankles. Is there anything I can do to make my legs look more in porpotion

[Lucifit]

@adm4peace Yes. If you do these exercises holding onto weights... use something to balance yourself like a railing or a wall. Weights will help to increase your calf size. The bigger the weight, the bigger your muscle will be. But, remember to start light and work up to heavier.

[Duddehur]

Thanks so much luci for the advice and quick response! Since I can not do any of those exercises, what exercises do you recommend for my situation? I was having a little bit of trouble finding the calf slimming exercise videos you posted.

[Lucifit]

@Duddehur Hi there! Sorry if it's hard to find! Just go to my youtube channel (Lucifit), and you'll see all of the vids I have so far. Calf slimming... actually comes with overall body slimming. Excess weight comes off our body like an onion, one layer at a time. If you want to take it off your calves, you need to take it off everywhere.

[janetmorales221986]

Hi Lucy my calf's r not in shape at all actually their kind of jiggly and im really self conscious about it I was thinking about doing a jogging or running routine,do you think that will work?any tips you can give me to get them in shape? thx : )

[Lucifit]

@janetmorales221986 Yes. Running, walking, jogging. All of these will help your calves to get more in shape! Also, sketchers and MBT's have shoes that work your lower leg much more when you're standing or walking. Check them out on their site, or on my site at SHOP.

[janetmorales221986]

@Lucifit THX for responding back I will give it a try and let you know how it goes : )

[Duddehur]

Hi Luci, I have big calfs 15" or so and I have been trying to find ways to make them smaller but Im just not sure how to. Is this workout going to make them small or just increase the muscle to make the legs appear bigger? Do you have any suggestions on how to slim your legs? Thanks

[Lucifit]

@Duddehur Hi there. If you want to keep your calves small, you'll need to avoid hill running/walking, jumping rope, stairmasters, and exercises like this using weights! Your idea of making the thighs bigger will make your calves look smaller... check out my thigh videos for the way to get the most out of some at-home thigh exercises. Let me know if u have any more Q's!

[gatita8]

Hi Luci... Thank you so much for your videos and for answering all the questions.. It's very helpful!

I have a question for you, I have very skinny calf, the rest of my legs are fine but I would love to make them a bit bigger< PLEASE help!! :( It's so hard to even find boots that fits me... Thanks you soooo much in advance and best regards,

P

[Lucifit]

Yes, you can make your calves bigger. I do my exercises to strategically make my body the way I want it. To make calves bigger, I would hold a weight while doing these. If you're on a stair, touch or hold the bannister (but don't use your hand to help your legs) with one hand and hold weight with the other. The higher weight you use, the more muscle you'll build. It's also a good core exercise to pull your abs in and hold your body upright while on one leg. Have fun!

[gatita8]

Dear Lucy, sorry for this late replay and thank you soooo much for replaying so quick!! YOU are a star!! I am working on my calves.. Thank you!! :)

Best regards,

P

[hunkuri]

so would this help to tone your calfs?

[Lucifit]

yes indeed!

[rkevin77]

hi your calf are simply great....i've one question wannna know if someone don't eat beef or bacon. but do eat chicken and fish what else can she eat to gain protein.that would be great to have a list of products thx..

[1010zeroskater]

nuts and beans

[Lucifit]

Thanks! you don't have to eat beef or bacon.. chicken and fish work great. Beans are good. yogurt and dairy work too!

[cocolatejkrj]

can i do this at home without wearing shoes??will i injure my legs if i do so???anyway thanks for the video.=]

[Lucifit]

Yes. You can do it without shoes.

[3486lightnin6843]

i want to burn the fats on my calves and thighs, but do not want anymore muscle. does skipping help?(:

thanks!:D

[Lucifit]

yes! Skipping (rope) burns lots of calories. Go for it!

[redchemistry01]

does this helps to burn fats? strangely, there is cellulite on my calves instead of my thighs! i need to do some fat burning on my calves. thank you :)

[Lucifit]

Burning fat is best done with aerobic exercise, something you can do for 20 minutes or more. Walking, biking, swimming, running, moving more will help to get fat off your body. These exercises will help your calves look better by building more muscle underneath the skin. So use them as part of your routine!

[Red40Wings13]

Another video told me not to lower my heals because its bad. Luci who should I beleive?

[Lucifit]

hmm. I'm not sure why they would say that. It's a good idea to go to your own personal full range of motion. If your heels don't lower, then you shouldn't lower them! Otherwise, to get the most out of the exercise, go as far up and as far down as your physiology allows.

[jiya2704]

i hav a lot of fat on my calves will dis help lose them?

[Lucifit]

This exercise is to strengthen, shape and build muscle. If you want to get thinner - anywhere - you need to do cardiovacular activity. Anything that you can do for 20 minutes or more. Walking, jogging, dancing, jumping on a trampoline.. you name it!

[jiya2704]

ok... thanks

[solja2424]

If you do cardio, it'll suck the fat away.

Like running, biking, swimming

[Lucifit]

True Solja... although suck is not the word I usually use, it makes for an interesting picture!

[Lucifit]

Ode is right. This is to build muscle. I purposefully keep mine small, but if you want more muscle you need to hold weight in your hand while doing it. In that case, you'll need to make sure you have something to hold on to with the other hand for balance.

[OdeToNecrophilia]

No. This exercise is to build muscle.

[Lucifit]

hmm .... phone books might not be that safe or stable! You might want to do a bottom stair with your hand on a rail. Or, the easiest would be without anything.

[marine2496]

will this givve you more muscle or just slim out your calf? i need some muscle in my calfs for football :)

[Lucifit]

Well, for more muscle, you'll need to take weight in one hand. Just remember, the larger the weight, the bigger the muscle.

[THEOFFICIALCANDYSHOP]

my calves are small and i can dunk i wanna make mine bigger

[Lucifit]

I see. Look at my answer to marine2496... it goes the same for you :)

[witnessforfitness]

Thanks!

[iArielle]

Ok, I've got a question. I've been doing calf raises for several months, but I've can't feel it in the bulk of my calf. I only get soar on the very top part of my calf where the leg bends at the knee, that's also the only place where I'm building muscle. I didn't have this problem for the first few months of calf raises, but now I can't build any more muscle or feel anything in the main part of the calf. Am I doing anything wrong?

[iArielle]

Wow, lotsa of typos. Sorry!

[Lucifit]

Hmm.. Are you keeping your knees straight when you do the exercise? Your knees shouldn't be locked, but they should be straight, no movement there. See if that helps.

[bxj91]

Wow! That is some amazing balance!

[rajeev0520]

Thank you! It was nice watching you, and in fact quite motivational. :-)

[munkyah]

does this slim the calves? i mean i dont want bulky muscular claves.. mine are just fine..but i want them slimmer.. does this work?

[Lucifit]

hmm..not sure about slimming them, but it will shape them nicely!

[werr24bnh]

i GOT the viewing pleasure from her.. absolutely beautiful

[JaSaProductions]

how many reps should be good? and can we do them everyday? or do you need to skip every other day to do these reps?

[Lucifit]

Hi there, good questions!  Look at my response to nombrechile 2 comments above you. That should give you what you need!

[JaSaProductions]

Oh thanks.

So if we do this exercise everyday its not a good thing?

[Lucifit]

Well, it's not going to work as well. If you work your muscle hard enough the first time, you need to give it time to rest and recover. That's when the muscle building takes place. One day is the average amount of time needed for recovery.

[JaSaProductions]

okay thank you very much.

[SerbianMafiaBG]

nice legs

[uanimale]

cool thanks your really smart.

[Lucifit]

:) Thank You!

[Lucifit]

OK, here it goes- 1.) Do as many as you can. Do it all together. Do it until you can't do another. If it takes more than 20 repetitions to fatigue then you'll need to increase the intensity (like I talk about on the vid). Not sets in the am and pm. Just once. All out!! 2.) Do it every other day, not every day. And 3.) Everyone takes a different amount of time so I can't really tell you how long. But it will take some time so have patience and be consistent. Finally- Thank you!!!

[nombrechile]

my legs are really huge but my upper body is normal so i don't know what the problem is. also how many set of these are we suppose to do in one day and should we do it altogether or we do like ... sets in the moring and then some in the evening . what really works best? and how long does it take for my legs to look skinnier if i do it everyday? sorry i ask so many questions. i love your legs by the way :)

[istayshininn]

so listen.

im a 14 year old girl and i have bulky calves and i dont like that!! but im skinny and tall, and my legs just dont fit with the rest? how can i make my legs nice and fit, and SLIM!!! not bulky!!

oh and does anyone know how to get rid of fat ankles?

[Lucifit]

Oh, sweetie. I'd say running, walking, or swimming. Avoid hills, because that will increase muscle on your calves. Ultimately, do what you can, and then love your body anyway I'm sure it's beautiful :)

[1sephardicprincess]

hi i want that sexy calf muscle to show when i wear heels.... but i cant get it to show... even the i workout alot!!!! any advice for me???

[Lucifit]

yes, see my reply below to apns68. More weight will shape the muscle!

[apns68]

HI, what should i do for bulk my calves i have skinny calves and leg. please help me

[Lucifit]

Try holding a weight in one hand while you do the exercise. You might want to hold on to a banister, or a wall when doing it though.

[Maiden6Trooper]

About weights, I'm a teen male and I play tennis, which need strong calves for quick running reactions. Would holding a 5kg weight strengthen my calves or just make them larger?

[Lucifit]

Yes, hold some weight. It will make them stronger and more powerful so you can get to the ball faster. It'll also strengthen your ankles, which is great for athletes.

[Megwashere16]

what is a good exercise to lose the fat in my calves?

[Lucifit]

Hi, Sweetie. See my answer to tiggojr (2 comments down). And, please feel free to browse through the rest of the comments. There are some good questions and answers that from which you might get some good info regarding your workout.

[jly830055]

I just watched ALL of your videos- thanks so much for posting, I can't wait to try the exercises!

[Lucifit]

Yeay!!! So glad you liked them :)

[tiggojr]

how do you loose fat in your calves then? my calves have alot of muscle in them n stuff and i wanna loose it.... you can loose muscle mass right?

[Lucifit]

If you want to lose muscle, don't do strength exercises. And diet, diet, diet.

[cptlocust]

what a babe!

[madnessdadness]

i will try this later :) ... nice legs!

[kawaiiclaudia14]

the ultamate way to get nice calfs is to invite a load of friends over darken the lights turn the music up get a load of rave sticks (whichcan be reused by sticking them in the freezer) and jumping and dancing until the music stops also get healthy snacks just in case and lots of diet coke and voila nice legs and loads of fun YAY

[Bumpers825]

this is a great way to burn fat! after a night out clubbing i always find that my legs are more toned. the good thing is that you're not keeping track of time like you might at a gym, and you' probably work harder too :)

[zoutochni]

So does this make ur calves bigger or smaller....like would u lose some weight off ur calves cuz i dont want them to get smaller.

Thanks alot :)

[indusrtial]

lol, they wont get smaller, if you want them to get bigger do them with weights, and or the way I do it with a backpack and stuff inside to weigh you down.

[Lucifit]

Yup. This is strength training so it'll build your muscle. How large they get depends on how much weight you use. Body weight, or extra weight like indusrtial says on the back or holding it in your hands will increase the propensity for them to get big. However, they will only get as big as your genetics allows... !

[Bravehart10000]

Also works for speed improvement. use the same motion to give you the extra little kick that could help football players. And yes it is a nice view.

[crowne]

what nice legs. jesus

[redneckflava]

it definitely was a pleasurable view (wink wink)

[RoyalBee007]

First of all, I am sorry for not responding. I have been traveling.

But I really thank you for sharing your experiences. You are inspiring. :)

I would love to see you have an institute of your own. And I sure there will be many who would love to join it :)

[V3Ernest]

Nice Video, Thanks

[XbellydanceloverX]

I have quite toned thighs but my calves and lower leg are flabby which is strange. Will this exercise reduce the fat in my legs if done everyday? Thank you luci =]

[SgtZimny]

Thanks, I'll do that!

~Chris

[Lucifit]

I'm so sorry for the delayed response. This exercise won't reduce fat in your legs, darlin. It will tone your calf muscles tho!

[loriziell]

will this make your legs thinner? :O i am FAT! no rly

[Lucifit]

It won't make your legs thinner, it will tone the muscles though!

[UMmGeeIMAstar]

o okay thanx

[UMmGeeIMAstar]

that wus helpful but

i wana kno how many

i should do a day???

[Lucifit]

Always, always, always, with any exercise, do as many as you can... until you can't do another! Then, you're done.

Don't need to do every day - just 3x per week!

[ConverselowWithSuit]

im a guy but i wonder if it works though my calves are muscular and thick.

please i want to wear skinny pants. that is, i want a calves such as girl's.

reply back please...

[Lucifit]

In response to exercise, your muscles will look like your DNA intended them to look. There's not a lot you can do about it!

[ConverselowWithSuit]

omg, anyway thx.

[RoyalBee007]

Wow. I like all your workout instructions. Is there any institute you can enroll to become professional like you? How di you learn so much and how many times do you workout a week and how many hours a day for best results

[Lucifit]

Wow, thanks! I learned from school, certifications, and continuing education.  Then from experience! Maybe I'll make an institute some day ;) As for working out, since I work like everyone else, I workout about 4 days per week, an hour to an hour and a half each time. I just know how to get the most out of every minute I'm in the gym -- and I hope to share it with you all.

[OoooohLaLa]

How can I work my 'Man' muscles by holding weight and holding a banister for safety?

Wear a rucksuck full of Dumbells on my back and walk up and down the stairs 20 times - 3 days a week (Mon, Wed, Fri). It's the equivalent of doing your exercise 440 times on those days if done on a staircase with 22 steps. You must have Banisters both sides for safety. Your calves will be commented on EVERYWHERE and they'll be noticable under trousers ('Pants' in the USA).

[Lucifit]

Woah, that's a good one!

[Raylet2]

good vid thanks for the info.

Im Male.

Will this largen my calve muscle? or do i need to use heavy weights?

[Lucifit]

Yes it will. You'll need to hold some weight while you do it though.

[Raylet2]

then your really unfit.

[bigb96111]

i'm a guy but if i do this does this mean my calfs are gonna look like chick legs or just muscular? please reply back

[Lucifit]

Hi, No.. you will still have man legs! Men and women develop differently but they can do the same exercises.

You will need to hold a weight if you really want to get the calves of steel!

[Lucifit]

Put your feet hip-distance apart!!

[eewarze]

hi, how intense shld calf training be? i do like 200-300 a day, with toes pointing str out. and when i look at them calves, they seem to be like what the guy above said...."chick legs"! haha!. will pointing toes inside or outside help? some people say its bad..

btw, production of the vid was good.

[pratikparija]

How much space do u need between your feet?

[pratikparija]

Excellent presentation! Thanks a lot! U r good at presenting!

[countryclassic]

Excellent exercise for the calves and ankles.

Pretty model!

[nadiahajam]

How can I do this on a flat surface? I want to work out at home but I don't have stairs...

By the way, she has great legs!!

[Lucifit]

hmm... do the same thing on a flat floor!!! You might need to hold some weights, too.

[AkumaWolf]

it's only been a week and I see results! Thanks for the vid :)

[Lucifit]

Nice!!! Great going!

[nadiahajam]

what kind of results do u see?

[AkumaWolf]

slimmer and firmer :)

[meatylegs]

Beautiful legs!!!

[bleed756]

Thank you so much

[n01ca22]

I do that to but with a plate of weight on the floor almost the same thing just make sure good balance comes in to play when doing this becuase u could fall back

[BridgeForUs]

I'm standing on the first step, hand on the rail, and I'm feeling my calves getting pumped like never before. This is powerful.