Calf Raises Workout

Calf Raises Workout.........

Muscles worked: calves (gastrocnemius, soleus)

Spotter Required: No

Minimum Equipment required: Can done flat on the ground, but offers a larger amount of motion. Are simply self-sufficient at the edge of the two bricks would.

The best equipment to use: Standing calf raise machine

Warm up: Warm up to perform a rate 15 to 20 reps without weight.

How often should this exercise: Standing calf raises can be performed in each leg workout, but you may want to alternate your workouts calf by calf raises seated.

Like calf raises are very effective and fortunately not the energy draining exercise, they can always be done during your leg training, but you can in order to save near the end, exercises of the compound leg like squats should be performed: When should I perform this exercise Before are calf raises.

How to Exercise: Starting with the knuckles down toward the ground (or flat if you can not be applicable), lift your heels to the floor by the top of the toes. At the head of calves contract for about two seconds.

This will force extra blood into the muscles. After the two counts, lower yourself back down. This should also last about two seconds. Do not let your heels touch the floor. This will keep extra stress on your calves and force them to work harder, the more you benefit.

Mentality: This can feel like a slow motion, what with the break to the muscles and can not get the feeling the place really tiring, but sure to stay focused and to burn the muscles, because you do not have rest in the entire series.