Train Calves: exercises and the muscles they work

Exercises for Calves

• Calf Press on Leg Press

  Calf Press on Leg Press is an exercise using machine in the squat pattern. It trains calves as the primary mover. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.

• Calf Raise

  Calf Raise is an exercise using machine in the isolation pattern. It trains calves as the primary mover. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.

• Donkey Calf Raise

  Donkey Calf Raise is an exercise using machine in the isolation pattern. It trains calves as the primary mover. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.

• Jump Rope

  Jump Rope is an exercise using functional in the isolation pattern. It trains calves as the primary mover. Supporting muscles include quadriceps. In Ironstead you track reps and duration. Default rest: about 2 minutes.

• Seated Calf Raise

  Seated Calf Raise is an exercise using machine in the isolation pattern. It trains calves as the primary mover. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.

• Single-Leg Calf Raise

  Single-Leg Calf Raise is an exercise using bodyweight in the isolation pattern. It trains calves as the primary mover. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.

• Smith Machine Calf Raise

  Smith Machine Calf Raise is an exercise using machine in the isolation pattern. It trains calves as the primary mover. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.

• Standing Calf Raise

  Standing Calf Raise is an exercise using machine in the isolation pattern. It trains calves as the primary mover. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.

• Tibialis Raise

  Tibialis Raise is an exercise using bodyweight in the isolation pattern. It trains calves as the primary mover. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.

• 18-inch Deadlift

  18-inch Deadlift is an exercise using functional in the hinge pattern. Calves works as a supporting mover here; the primary target is back. Supporting muscles include calves, forearms, glutes, hamstrings, lats, quadriceps and traps. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.

• Atlas Stone Over Bar

  Atlas Stone Over Bar is an exercise using functional in the horizontal pull pattern. Calves works as a supporting mover here; the primary target is back. Supporting muscles include abs, biceps, calves, forearms, glutes, hamstrings, quadriceps and traps. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.

• Atlas Stones

  Atlas Stones is an exercise using functional in the horizontal pull pattern. Calves works as a supporting mover here; the primary target is back. Supporting muscles include abs, biceps, calves, forearms, glutes, hamstrings, quadriceps and traps. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.

• B-Stance Hip Thrust

  B-Stance Hip Thrust is an exercise using barbell in the hinge pattern. Calves works as a supporting mover here; the primary target is glutes. Supporting muscles include calves and hamstrings. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.

• Back Squat

  Back Squat is an exercise using barbell in the squat pattern. Calves works as a supporting mover here; the primary target is quadriceps. Supporting muscles include back, calves, glutes and hamstrings. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.

• Banded Hip Thrust

  Banded Hip Thrust is an exercise using functional in the hinge pattern. Calves works as a supporting mover here; the primary target is glutes. Supporting muscles include calves and hamstrings. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.

• Barbell Hip Thrust

  Barbell Hip Thrust is an exercise using barbell in the hinge pattern. Calves works as a supporting mover here; the primary target is glutes. Supporting muscles include calves and hamstrings. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.

• Belt Squat

  Belt Squat is an exercise using machine in the squat pattern. Calves works as a supporting mover here; the primary target is quadriceps. Supporting muscles include back, calves, glutes and hamstrings. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.

• Box Jump

  Box Jump is an exercise using bodyweight in the squat pattern. Calves works as a supporting mover here; the primary target is quadriceps. Supporting muscles include calves, glutes and hamstrings. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.

• Box Squat

  Box Squat is an exercise using barbell in the squat pattern. Calves works as a supporting mover here; the primary target is quadriceps. Supporting muscles include back, calves, glutes and hamstrings. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.

• Broad Jump

  Broad Jump is an exercise using bodyweight in the squat pattern. Calves works as a supporting mover here; the primary target is quadriceps. Supporting muscles include calves, glutes and hamstrings. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.

• Bulgarian Split Squat

  Bulgarian Split Squat is an exercise using dumbbell in the squat pattern. Calves works as a supporting mover here; the primary target is quadriceps. Supporting muscles include back, calves, glutes and hamstrings. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.

• Clean

  Clean is an exercise using barbell in the hinge pattern. Calves works as a supporting mover here; the primary target is traps. Supporting muscles include back, calves, forearms, glutes, quadriceps and shoulders. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.

• Clean and Press

  Clean and Press is an exercise using barbell in the vertical push pattern. Calves works as a supporting mover here; the primary target is shoulders. Supporting muscles include abs, back, calves, glutes, hamstrings, quadriceps, traps and triceps. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.

• Conan's Wheel

  Conan's Wheel is an exercise using functional in the loaded carry pattern. Calves works as a supporting mover here; the primary target is back. Supporting muscles include abs, biceps, calves, forearms, shoulders and traps. In Ironstead you track weight, duration and distance. Default rest: about 2 minutes.

• Conventional Deadlift

  Conventional Deadlift is an exercise using barbell in the hinge pattern. Calves works as a supporting mover here; the primary target is back. Supporting muscles include calves, forearms, glutes, hamstrings, lats, quadriceps and traps. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.

• Cossack Squat

  Cossack Squat is an exercise using bodyweight in the squat pattern. Calves works as a supporting mover here; the primary target is quadriceps. Supporting muscles include back, calves, glutes and hamstrings. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.

• Cycling

  Cycling is an exercise using functional in the isolation pattern. Calves works as a supporting mover here; the primary target is other. Supporting muscles include calves and glutes. In Ironstead you track duration and distance. Default rest: about 2 minutes.

• Deadlift

  Deadlift is an exercise using barbell in the hinge pattern. Calves works as a supporting mover here; the primary target is back. Supporting muscles include calves, forearms, glutes, hamstrings, lats, quadriceps and traps. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.

• Duck Walk

  Duck Walk is an exercise using functional in the loaded carry pattern. Calves works as a supporting mover here; the primary target is quadriceps. Supporting muscles include calves and glutes. In Ironstead you track weight, duration and distance. Default rest: about 2 minutes.

• Dumbbell Hip Thrust

  Dumbbell Hip Thrust is an exercise using dumbbell in the hinge pattern. Calves works as a supporting mover here; the primary target is glutes. Supporting muscles include calves and hamstrings. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.

• Dumbbell Romanian Deadlift

  Dumbbell Romanian Deadlift is an exercise using dumbbell in the hinge pattern. Calves works as a supporting mover here; the primary target is hamstrings. Supporting muscles include back, calves and glutes. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.

• Frame Deadlift

  Frame Deadlift is an exercise using functional in the loaded carry pattern. Calves works as a supporting mover here; the primary target is back. Supporting muscles include calves, forearms, glutes, hamstrings, lats, quadriceps and traps. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.

• Front Squat

  Front Squat is an exercise using barbell in the squat pattern. Calves works as a supporting mover here; the primary target is quadriceps. Supporting muscles include calves, glutes and hamstrings. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.

• Glute Bridge

  Glute Bridge is an exercise using bodyweight in the hinge pattern. Calves works as a supporting mover here; the primary target is glutes. Supporting muscles include calves and hamstrings. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.

• Glute-Ham Raise

  Glute-Ham Raise is an exercise using machine in the hinge pattern. Calves works as a supporting mover here; the primary target is hamstrings. Supporting muscles include calves and glutes. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.

• Goblet Squat

  Goblet Squat is an exercise using dumbbell in the squat pattern. Calves works as a supporting mover here; the primary target is quadriceps. Supporting muscles include calves, glutes, hamstrings and shoulders. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.

• Hack Squat (Machine)

  Hack Squat (Machine) is an exercise using machine in the squat pattern. Calves works as a supporting mover here; the primary target is quadriceps. Supporting muscles include calves, forearms and hamstrings. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.

• Hang Clean

  Hang Clean is an exercise using barbell in the hinge pattern. Calves works as a supporting mover here; the primary target is traps. Supporting muscles include back, calves, forearms, glutes, hamstrings and shoulders. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.

• Hang Snatch

  Hang Snatch is an exercise using barbell in the vertical push pattern. Calves works as a supporting mover here; the primary target is shoulders. Supporting muscles include abs, back, calves, forearms, glutes, quadriceps and traps. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.

• High-Bar Squat

  High-Bar Squat is an exercise using barbell in the squat pattern. Calves works as a supporting mover here; the primary target is quadriceps. Supporting muscles include back, calves, glutes and hamstrings. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.

• Jumping Lunge

  Jumping Lunge is an exercise using bodyweight in the squat pattern. Calves works as a supporting mover here; the primary target is quadriceps. Supporting muscles include calves, glutes and hamstrings. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.

• Kettlebell Goblet Squat

  Kettlebell Goblet Squat is an exercise using functional in the squat pattern. Calves works as a supporting mover here; the primary target is quadriceps. Supporting muscles include back, calves, glutes and hamstrings. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.

• Kettlebell Push Press

  Kettlebell Push Press is an exercise using functional in the vertical push pattern. Calves works as a supporting mover here; the primary target is shoulders. Supporting muscles include calves, quadriceps and triceps. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.

• Lateral Lunge

  Lateral Lunge is an exercise using dumbbell in the squat pattern. Calves works as a supporting mover here; the primary target is quadriceps. Supporting muscles include calves, glutes and hamstrings. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.

• Leg Press

  Leg Press is an exercise using machine in the squat pattern. Calves works as a supporting mover here; the primary target is quadriceps. Supporting muscles include calves, glutes and hamstrings. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.

• Low-Bar Squat

  Low-Bar Squat is an exercise using barbell in the squat pattern. Calves works as a supporting mover here; the primary target is quadriceps. Supporting muscles include back, calves, glutes and hamstrings. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.

• Lunge

  Lunge is an exercise using bodyweight in the squat pattern. Calves works as a supporting mover here; the primary target is quadriceps. Supporting muscles include calves, glutes and hamstrings. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.

• Nordic Hamstring Curl

  Nordic Hamstring Curl is an exercise using bodyweight in the hinge pattern. Calves works as a supporting mover here; the primary target is hamstrings. Supporting muscles include calves and glutes. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.

• Outdoor Run

  Outdoor Run is an exercise using functional in the isolation pattern. Calves works as a supporting mover here; the primary target is other. Supporting muscles include calves and hamstrings. In Ironstead you track duration and distance. Default rest: about 2 minutes.

• Pause Deadlift

  Pause Deadlift is an exercise using barbell in the hinge pattern. Calves works as a supporting mover here; the primary target is back. Supporting muscles include calves, forearms, glutes, hamstrings, lats, quadriceps and traps. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.

• Pause Squat

  Pause Squat is an exercise using barbell in the squat pattern. Calves works as a supporting mover here; the primary target is quadriceps. Supporting muscles include back, calves, glutes and hamstrings. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.

• Pistol Squat

  Pistol Squat is an exercise using bodyweight in the squat pattern. Calves works as a supporting mover here; the primary target is quadriceps. Supporting muscles include calves, glutes and hamstrings. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.

• Power Clean

  Power Clean is an exercise using barbell in the hinge pattern. Calves works as a supporting mover here; the primary target is traps. Supporting muscles include back, calves, forearms, glutes, quadriceps, shoulders and triceps. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.

• Power Jerk

  Power Jerk is an exercise using barbell in the vertical push pattern. Calves works as a supporting mover here; the primary target is shoulders. Supporting muscles include abs, calves, glutes, hamstrings and triceps. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.

• Power Snatch

  Power Snatch is an exercise using barbell in the vertical push pattern. Calves works as a supporting mover here; the primary target is shoulders. Supporting muscles include back, calves, glutes, quadriceps, traps and triceps. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.

• Razor Curl

  Razor Curl is an exercise using machine in the hinge pattern. Calves works as a supporting mover here; the primary target is hamstrings. Supporting muscles include calves and glutes. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.

• Reverse Lunge

  Reverse Lunge is an exercise using dumbbell in the squat pattern. Calves works as a supporting mover here; the primary target is quadriceps. Supporting muscles include calves, glutes and hamstrings. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.

• Romanian Deadlift

  Romanian Deadlift is an exercise using barbell in the hinge pattern. Calves works as a supporting mover here; the primary target is hamstrings. Supporting muscles include back, calves and glutes. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.

• Silver Dollar Deadlift

  Silver Dollar Deadlift is an exercise using functional in the hinge pattern. Calves works as a supporting mover here; the primary target is back. Supporting muscles include calves, forearms, glutes, hamstrings, lats, quadriceps and traps. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.

• Single-Leg Hip Thrust

  Single-Leg Hip Thrust is an exercise using barbell in the hinge pattern. Calves works as a supporting mover here; the primary target is glutes. Supporting muscles include calves and hamstrings. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.

• Single-Leg Lying Curl

  Single-Leg Lying Curl is an exercise using machine in the hinge pattern. Calves works as a supporting mover here; the primary target is hamstrings. Supporting muscles include calves. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.

• Sissy Squat

  Sissy Squat is an exercise using bodyweight in the squat pattern. Calves works as a supporting mover here; the primary target is quadriceps. Supporting muscles include back, calves, glutes and hamstrings. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.

• Sled Drag (Forward)

  Sled Drag (Forward) is an exercise using functional in the loaded carry pattern. Calves works as a supporting mover here; the primary target is hamstrings. Supporting muscles include calves, glutes and quadriceps. In Ironstead you track weight, duration and distance. Default rest: about 2 minutes.

• Sled Pull (Backward)

  Sled Pull (Backward) is an exercise using functional in the loaded carry pattern. Calves works as a supporting mover here; the primary target is quadriceps. Supporting muscles include calves. In Ironstead you track weight, duration and distance. Default rest: about 2 minutes.

• Sled Push

  Sled Push is an exercise using functional in the loaded carry pattern. Calves works as a supporting mover here; the primary target is quadriceps. Supporting muscles include calves, chest, glutes, hamstrings and triceps. In Ironstead you track weight, duration and distance. Default rest: about 2 minutes.

• Smith Machine Squat

  Smith Machine Squat is an exercise using machine in the squat pattern. Calves works as a supporting mover here; the primary target is quadriceps. Supporting muscles include back, calves, glutes and hamstrings. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.

• Snatch Balance

  Snatch Balance is an exercise using barbell in the vertical push pattern. Calves works as a supporting mover here; the primary target is shoulders. Supporting muscles include calves, glutes, hamstrings and triceps. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.

• Squat

  Squat is an exercise using barbell in the squat pattern. Calves works as a supporting mover here; the primary target is quadriceps. Supporting muscles include back, calves, glutes and hamstrings. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.

• Stair Climber

  Stair Climber is an exercise using machine in the isolation pattern. Calves works as a supporting mover here; the primary target is other. Supporting muscles include calves and glutes. In Ironstead you track duration and distance. Default rest: about 2 minutes.

• Step-Up

  Step-Up is an exercise using dumbbell in the squat pattern. Calves works as a supporting mover here; the primary target is quadriceps. Supporting muscles include calves, glutes and hamstrings. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.

• Stiletto Squat

  Stiletto Squat is an exercise using barbell in the squat pattern. Calves works as a supporting mover here; the primary target is quadriceps. Supporting muscles include back, calves, glutes and hamstrings. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.

• Tempo Squat

  Tempo Squat is an exercise using barbell in the squat pattern. Calves works as a supporting mover here; the primary target is quadriceps. Supporting muscles include back, calves, glutes and hamstrings. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.

• Tire Drag

  Tire Drag is an exercise using functional in the loaded carry pattern. Calves works as a supporting mover here; the primary target is quadriceps. Supporting muscles include calves and glutes. In Ironstead you track weight, duration and distance. Default rest: about 2 minutes.

• Tire Flip

  Tire Flip is an exercise using functional in the loaded carry pattern. Calves works as a supporting mover here; the primary target is back. Supporting muscles include calves, chest, forearms, glutes, hamstrings, shoulders, traps and triceps. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.

• Treadmill Run

  Treadmill Run is an exercise using machine in the isolation pattern. Calves works as a supporting mover here; the primary target is other. Supporting muscles include calves and hamstrings. In Ironstead you track duration and distance. Default rest: about 2 minutes.

• Walking Lunge

  Walking Lunge is an exercise using dumbbell in the squat pattern. Calves works as a supporting mover here; the primary target is quadriceps. Supporting muscles include calves, glutes and hamstrings. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.

• Yoke Walk

  Yoke Walk is an exercise using functional in the loaded carry pattern. Calves works as a supporting mover here; the primary target is traps. Supporting muscles include abs, back, calves, glutes and hamstrings. In Ironstead you track weight, duration and distance. Default rest: about 2 minutes.

• Zercher Squat

  Zercher Squat is an exercise using barbell in the squat pattern. Calves works as a supporting mover here; the primary target is quadriceps. Supporting muscles include calves, glutes and hamstrings. In Ironstead you track weight and reps. Default rest: about 2 minutes.

Equipment

Calves can be trained with different equipment:

• Barbell exercises
• Bodyweight exercises
• Dumbbell exercises
• Functional exercises
• Machine exercises