{"id":8442,"date":"2020-08-13T19:28:13","date_gmt":"2020-08-13T19:28:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=8442"},"modified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","slug":"30-day-calf-challenge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/30-day-calf-challenge\/","title":{"rendered":"30 Day Calf Challenge: Simple Exercises To Sculpt Your Calves"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/30-day-calf-challenge\/#30_Day_Calf_Challenge\" >30 Day Calf Challenge<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/30-day-calf-challenge\/#Standing_Calf_Raise\" >Standing Calf Raise<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/30-day-calf-challenge\/#Calf_Raise_On_A_Leg_Press\" >Calf Raise On A Leg Press<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/30-day-calf-challenge\/#How_To_Increase_Your_Calf_Size\" >How To Increase Your Calf Size?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/30-day-calf-challenge\/#Not_Overdoing_It\" >Not Overdoing It<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/30-day-calf-challenge\/#Do_Modifications\" >Do Modifications<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/30-day-calf-challenge\/#Are_Calf_Raises_Necessary\" >Are Calf Raises Necessary?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/30-day-calf-challenge\/#Drink_Water\" >Drink Water<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/30-day-calf-challenge\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/30-day-calf-challenge\/#Get_your_personalized\" >Get your personalized<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/30-day-calf-challenge\/#DISCLAIMER\" >DISCLAIMER:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/30-day-calf-challenge\/#SOURCES\" >SOURCES:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is fairly simple to sculpt your upper legs and glutes. Just do lots of weighted squats with dumbbell and barbells, and maybe a couple of other exercises, and you\u2019re done. Calves are a different story. They\u2019re quite notorious for the slowness of growth, as well as lack of exercises specifically targeting these muscles. But there\u2019s no reason to give up. Follow this 30 Day Calf Challenge to pump your calves up, <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/60-day-weight-loss-challenge\/\">lose excess weight<\/a>, and sculpt the body you\u2019re striving for.<\/span><\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1500&utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=30_Day_Calf_Challenge\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"30_Day_Calf_Challenge\"><\/span><b>30 Day Calf Challenge<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This 30-day calf toning challenge (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.muscleandfitness.com\/workouts\/leg-exercises\/21-day-calf-challenge\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) will help you develop strong calves. There are not many exercises in it, as there are not many exercises in the world targeting calves.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are two basic exercises in this challenge, and you can variate them, doing the one you feel best on a certain day. These are standing calf raises and calf raises on a leg press.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this challenge, you\u2019ll be doing calf exercises with weights. The rules are simple. First, select the weight, using which you can perform no more than 20 reps of either exercise. This is the weight you will be using during the challenge. On day one, your goal will be 50 reps of the exercise you chose. That means, you do as many repetitions as you can in one set, rest for 60 seconds and do another set. The goal is 50 reps in a day with as few sets as possible.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now, each day you will increase the number of reps, so on the second day, your goal is 51 reps, third day, 52 reps, and so on; up to 80 reps on the last day of the challenge. This might even be called a 30-day calf raise challenge for beginners.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/skinny-legs-big-upper-body\/\">Skinny Legs Big Upper Body: Here\u2019s The Fix You\u2019ve Been Looking For<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Standing_Calf_Raise\"><\/span><b><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1500&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=30_Day_Calf_Challenge\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32184 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4482-1024x576.png\" alt=\"fitness app\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4482.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4482-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4482.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4482-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4482.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nStanding Calf Raise<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is a fairly simple exercise, but remember that you\u2019ll do it with weights (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.womenshealthmag.com\/fitness\/a28209151\/calf-raises\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Calf raises work primarily for calves, but also activate gastrocnemius and the soleus. It enhances your stability, strength, and overall balance.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Begin standing on a flat surface with your toes pointed straight ahead. Now, lift your heels off the floor to flex your calf muscle. Pause for a moment, then slowly return to the floor. That\u2019s one rep.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To perform standing calf raises correctly, watch your ankles. If this area is weak, your ankles might roll in or out which may cause imbalances and may lead to injuries at the ankles and knees, which is to be avoided. Are standing raises enough? For this challenge, they\u2019re not. So, you need another exercise.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>BetterMe is your fast-track ticket to a long-lasting weight loss! <a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1500&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=30_Day_Calf_Challenge\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tailor your fitness journey and maximize your results<\/a> with just a couple of swipes!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Calf_Raise_On_A_Leg_Press\"><\/span><b><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1500&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=30_Day_Calf_Challenge\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-38313 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-5369-1024x576.png\" alt=\"30 day calf challenge\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-5369.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-5369-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-5369.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-5369.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nCalf Raise On A Leg Press<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sit down at the leg press machine and rest your feet, so just your toes are resting at the bottom of the platform. Now, push back as far as you can while keeping your feet against the platform. Return under control to the start position and repeat (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.menshealth.com\/uk\/fitness\/a752885\/seated-calf-raise-leg-press-machine\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re a novice or haven\u2019t done much calf work before, turn your toes inward. This will work the outer muscles of your calves, which are the most difficult group of calf muscles to build up.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So here it is! Read the tips below to amplify the results of your 30 Day Calf Challenge.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Increase_Your_Calf_Size\"><\/span><b>How To Increase Your Calf Size?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Training calves might be tough, but if you follow these recommendations, you can avoid the mistakes many people make when trying to strengthen their calves.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Not_Overdoing_It\"><\/span><b><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1500&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=30_Day_Calf_Challenge\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-31301 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/7-5-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"30 day calf challenge\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/7-5.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/7-5-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/7-5.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/7-5-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/7-5.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nNot Overdoing It<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You need to work really hard on your calves. When training those muscles, frequency is crucial, so you definitely need to continuously increase it, as in the 30 Day Calf Challenge. This, however, does not mean that you should do 500 calf raises a day. Doing that many reps might be a sheer waste of time, and your legs will be constantly sore.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_Modifications\"><\/span><b>Do Modifications<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to increase your calf size, you can do modifications, for instance, the calf raises. One option is weighted, like in the 30 Day Calf Challenge. The other one is also interesting, place a piece of wood or a very thick book on the floor, place the front of your feet on this object with your heels touching the floor, and then lift yourself on to the tips of your toes as far as you can. This way, you can make your exercise a bit more difficult.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Calf_Raises_Necessary\"><\/span><b><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1500&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=30_Day_Calf_Challenge\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37272 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Frame-5028-1024x576.png\" alt=\"30 day calf challenge\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Frame-5028.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Frame-5028-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Frame-5028.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Frame-5028.png 1344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nAre Calf Raises Necessary?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For this challenge, yes. Overall, however, they\u2019re substitutable. For instance, you can achieve similar results by biking long distances, sprinting, or going up on large hills. Cycling is a great alternative to calf raises, and it has both pros and cons.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, cycling is a much longer exercise, so you\u2019ll need 1-2 hours of cycling to count for a good calf workout, and you might not have that much time for a workout every day. On the other hand, cycling is much easier, so your calves don\u2019t get exhausted so fast, and it is definitely more exciting. Obviously, if you do cycling AND exercise, you\u2019ll get even better results.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Drink_Water\"><\/span><b>Drink Water<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keeping your fluid intake high, especially during times of high physical activity, is immensely important for your health as well as weight loss. Water makes you feel perked up, improves digestion, and smoothens your skin (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/ency\/article\/000982.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nap.edu\/catalog\/1780\/drinking-water-and-health-volume-1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). When you train, you sweat and lose a lot of <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/3-rules-to-help-you-start-an-effective-30-day-water-challenge\/\">water<\/a>. So drink at least one bottle of pure water before starting your <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/aesthetics-diet\/\">workout<\/a>, and one after wrapping it up.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><b>Conclusion<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To sum up, a 30 day calf challenge is a super-efficient way to tone up your calves without spending too much time on a workout every day. Keep in mind that every training program should come together with a healthy diet. Look through <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/keto-diet-basics\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keto<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/vegetarian-diet\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vegetarian <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">diets for the examples of balanced and nutritious plans.<\/span><\/p>\n\n    <section class=\"ad-single-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-title-wrapper\">\n            <h3 class=\"ad-single-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_your_personalized\"><\/span>Get your personalized<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n            <span class=\"ad-single-sub-title color-green\">\n                <svg class=\"icon-sparkle\" width=\"36\" height=\"21\" viewBox=\"0 0 36 21\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                    <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"\n                          d=\"M34.6837 0.515943C34.8247 0.835947 34.9421 1.16291 34.9891 1.48987C35.1417 2.64466 35.3179 6.51949 35.2592 7.29863C35.2592 7.53515 35.1887 7.7995 35.0243 8.01516C34.7307 8.39777 33.9791 8.4256 33.5681 8.07081C33.4154 7.94559 33.3215 7.77863 33.2745 7.61863C33.1453 7.15254 33.0396 6.68645 32.9809 6.22035C32.8165 4.81512 32.6638 3.40293 32.5581 1.9977C32.5229 1.53161 32.6051 1.05856 32.6991 0.592466C32.7695 0.244637 33.251 -0.0197144 33.6973 0.00115537C34.2257 0.0289818 34.5546 0.230723 34.6837 0.515943ZM18.6184 9.78225C18.5734 9.67557 18.5344 9.57528 18.4971 9.47956C18.4178 9.27568 18.3465 9.09257 18.2426 8.91267C16.7159 6.24133 14.2615 3.86217 11.4665 1.60128C11.1377 1.33693 10.7267 1.08649 10.2687 0.919531C10.0221 0.829095 9.52885 0.843009 9.247 0.933445C9.03562 1.00301 8.88295 1.27432 8.92992 1.42736C9.01213 1.71954 9.18828 2.01868 9.4349 2.28303C11.0555 4.02913 12.6879 5.76829 14.3437 7.50048C14.8308 8.0068 15.3395 8.50887 15.8473 9.01L15.8473 9.01001C15.9883 9.14921 16.1293 9.28833 16.2697 9.42746C16.4811 9.64311 16.7159 9.85181 16.9626 10.0466C17.2327 10.2692 17.6437 10.4014 18.0547 10.2553C18.0691 10.2501 18.0836 10.245 18.0981 10.2399C18.1097 10.2358 18.1213 10.2318 18.1329 10.2278C18.3785 10.1424 18.6184 10.0589 18.6184 9.78225ZM1.98942 20.1407C2.17783 20.1221 2.37674 20.105 2.58175 20.0875C2.99012 20.0525 3.42272 20.0154 3.84492 19.9598C6.34632 19.6259 8.84771 19.292 11.3374 18.9442C11.8776 18.8676 12.406 18.7355 12.8875 18.5824C13.5334 18.3807 13.7566 18.0954 13.6509 17.7824C13.5452 17.4694 13.1224 17.2746 12.3826 17.2676C11.8776 17.2607 11.3374 17.2676 10.8559 17.3372C7.69683 17.8102 4.5378 18.2972 1.3905 18.7911C1.03819 18.8468 0.674137 18.9442 0.404034 19.0833C-0.2771 19.4242 -0.065712 19.9598 0.803314 20.092C1.01858 20.1228 1.25262 20.1258 1.51135 20.1291C1.66195 20.131 1.82092 20.133 1.98942 20.1407Z\"\n                          fill=\"#17B991\"\/>\n                <\/svg>\n               meal plan!\n            <\/span>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-desc-wrapper\">\n            <p class=\"ad-single-desc\">What's your main health goal?<\/p>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1500&utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=30_Day_Calf_Challenge\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Lose weight<\/a>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1500&utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=30_Day_Calf_Challenge\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Feel great<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n        <img class=\"ad-single-img\" alt=\"health-food\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"395\" height=\"383\" src=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/themes\/gridlove-child\/assets\/img\/ad\/health-food.webp\">\n    <\/section>\n<p><iframe title=\"Create Happines now\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xLxjdQ4DYdg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DISCLAIMER\"><\/span><b>DISCLAIMER<\/b><strong>:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This article is intended for general informational purposes only and does not address individual circumstances. It is not a substitute for professional advice or help and should not be relied on to make decisions of any kind. Any action you take upon the information presented in this article is strictly at your own risk and responsibility!<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SOURCES\"><\/span><b>SOURCES:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/ency\/article\/000982.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dehydration<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (1997, medlineplus.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nap.edu\/catalog\/1780\/drinking-water-and-health-volume-1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drinking water and Health<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (1977, nap.edu)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.womenshealthmag.com\/fitness\/a28209151\/calf-raises\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How To Do Calf Raises The Correct Way<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2019, womenshealthmag.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.menshealth.com\/uk\/fitness\/a752885\/seated-calf-raise-leg-press-machine\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seated calf raise (leg press machine)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2015, menshealth.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.muscleandfitness.com\/workouts\/leg-exercises\/21-day-calf-challenge\/\">THE 21-DAY CALF CHALLENGE<\/a> (n.d., muscleandfitness.com)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It is fairly simple to sculpt your upper legs and glutes. Just do lots of weighted squats with dumbbell and barbells, and maybe a couple of other exercises, and you\u2019re done. Calves are a different story. They\u2019re quite notorious for the slowness of growth, as well as lack of exercises specifically targeting these muscles. 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