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Jumping Jacks

Jumping Jacks is a bodyweight other exercise for the calves, and it also works the quads, shoulders, glutes and core. If you cannot do it, Donkey Calf Raise or Dumbbell Calf Raise are good swaps.

Calves
Other
Bodyweight

Muscles worked

Calves · main
Quads
Shoulders
Glutes
Core

How to do it

Stand with your feet together and your arms at your sides.
Jump your feet out wide while swinging your arms overhead.
Jump back to the start, arms back down to your sides.
Keep a steady rhythm and land softly on the balls of your feet.

Watch out: Landing flat-footed and stiff — keep your knees soft.

Alternatives

Donkey Calf Raise
Dumbbell Calf Raise
Leg Press Calf Raise
Smith Machine Calf Raise
Standing Calf Raise
Single-Leg Calf Raise
Tibialis Raise
Seated Calf Raise

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