Tag: gastrocnemius

7 Best Gastrocnemius Stretches for Tight Calves

Do you have trouble squatting below parallel? Can you only hit depth…

Patrick Dale, PT, ex-Marine

Strengthen Your Calves: Donkey Calf Raise for Powerful Gastrocnemius & Soleus

Don't worry, no donkeys are harmed (or involved) during this exercise. The…

Matthew Magnante, ACE

Dumbbell Leg Curl: Target Your Hamstrings for Maximum Gains

The dumbbell leg curl is an isolation exercise which effectively builds muscle…

Dr. Malik

Ultimate Guide to Machine Seated Calf Raise for Stronger Calves

The machine seated calf raise is an isolation exercise which effectively builds…

Dr. Malik

Seated Leg Curl: Master Hamstring & Gastrocnemius Strength

The seated leg curl is an exercise which builds muscle and strength…

Dr. Malik

Sled Calf Press: Strengthen Your Calves and Improve Performance

The sled calf press is an isolation exercise which builds muscle and…

Dr. Malik

Gains Galore: Master the Machine Standing Calf Raise!

The machine standing calf raise is an isolation exercise which builds muscle…

Dr. Malik

Dumbbell Squat: Targeting Quads, Hamstrings, Glutes & More!

The dumbbell squat is a compound exercise which builds muscle and strength…

Dr. Malik

Machine Seated One-Leg Calf Raise: Strengthen Your Calves!

The machine seated one-leg calf raise is an isolation exercise which builds…

Dr. Malik

Barbell Squat: Master the Move for Stronger Legs and Glutes

The barbell squat is a controversial exercise. Ask a trainer about his…

Dr. Malik

Dumbbell Step-Up: Build Strong Legs and Glutes Effectively

The dumbbell step-up may be looked down upon by many because it's…

Dr. Malik

Ultimate Jefferson Squat: Build Strength in Your Lower Body

The Jefferson squat is an incredibly effective exercise to target the quads,…

Dr. Malik

Lying Leg Curl: Master Form & Boost Hamstrings & Calves

The lying leg curl is an effective isolation exercise for the hamstrings…

Dr. Malik

Strengthen Your Tibialis Posterior: One-Leg Dumbbell Calf Raise

The standing dumbbell one-leg calf raise is a home-gym staple and suitable…

Dr. Malik

Cable Squat: Target Your Legs for Maximum Strength & Tone

The cable squat is an effective alternative to the barbell squat which…

Dr. Malik

Front Squat: Strengthen Your Quads, Glutes, and Core!

The barbell front squat is a very effective compound exercise for building…

Dr. Malik

Incline Leg Press: Target Your Quads, Glutes, and More!

The incline leg press is a very effective compound exercise which builds…

Andrew Peloquin NFPT-CPT

Kneeling Leg Curl: Master Your Hamstrings & Glutes Today!

The kneeling leg curl or iso-lateral hamstring curl is an effective exercise…

Dr. Malik