TETSUBodyweight Calves Exercises
13 bodyweight exercises for the calves, hitting calves. Each one links to a full form guide with an animated demonstration.
All bodyweight calves exercises
Ankle CirclescalvesBodyweight Standing Calf RaisecalvesBox Jump Down With One Leg StabilizationcalvesCalf Push Stretch With Hands Against WallcalvesCalf Stretch With Hands Against WallcalvesCircles Knee StretchcalvesDonkey Calf RaisecalvesOne Leg Donkey Calf RaisecalvesOne Leg Floor Calf RaisecalvesSeated Calf StretchcalvesStanding Calf Raise (On A Staircase)calvesStanding CalvescalvesStanding Calves Calf Stretchcalves
Common questions
What are the best bodyweight exercises for calves?
The strongest picks here are the Box Jump Down With One Leg Stabilization (calves), Standing Calves (calves) and Donkey Calf Raise (calves) — each has a full step-by-step guide with an animated demonstration.
Can I train calves with only bodyweight equipment?
These 13 movements are a solid foundation covering calves. For complete calves coverage, pair them with exercises from other equipment — see the muscle hub for the full list.
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