Hopping With Single Leg

Purpose: It sounds simple but hopping is a great calf workout.Not only does it work the calf muscles, it also helps to strengthen your core, improves balance and is a good cardiovascular workout

Step Guide To Hop Up and Down

Starting Position: Stand on 1 leg

Action: Hop up and down

Repetition: Repeat 10-50 times on each leg either in 1 go or in 3 sets of 15

Single Step Calf Raises

Purpose: Advanced strengthening calf muscle exercise

How To Do Single Step Calf Raises

Starting Position: Stand with your heels hanging off the back of a step, holding the wall for balance.  Lift up one foot so you are standing on one leg.

Action: Push up onto your toes as high as you can and hold for 3-5 seconds.  Then, slowly lower down as far as you can, dropping your heel lower than the level of the step. Repeat

Repetition: Repeat 10-30 times on each leg

Progression: Wear a backpack containing heavy books while doing this exercise to make this even harder