Calf Workout 1

Nice, lean legs are something that every woman wants.  To ensure a great symmetrical look that looks amazing in those high heels, it's important to make sure you work your calf muscles at least once a week.  This is a workout that can be on leg day, but I'll often do it on chest day while my legs are fresh and not fatigued from a full leg workout.

It's important to do calf raises with both a straight leg and bent leg (or seated) position to ensure you work the various muscles found in the calves.  Straight leg exercises work the gastrocnemius muscles while the seated exercises work the soleus muscles.

The first exercise is done with no weight simply as a warm up and to ensure you get lots of blood to the muscle before you really hit it hard.

Remember, great technique is key so try not to use the rest of your legs while pressing.

Once you've finished your workout, be sure to do a good cool down and include some stretching.

And remember that post-workout nutrition of some simple carbs and some fast digesting protein.