Calf 'n' Half

[Sporter]

what are the best exercises for the outer calf? is it possible for the calf to extend outward beyond your shin?

 

[AnthonyIOSOS]

what are the best exercises for the outer calf? is it possible for the calf to extend outward beyond your shin?

Try doing standing calf raises with your toes pointed in and heels facing out. You can do this with any calf exercise; seated, standing, leg press machine, etc. You may also want to include some sets with toes pointed outwards and heels together.

 

[youngandfree]

Seated moves hit that area a bit more directly, compared to straight leg moves. Bot are important. makes sure all your exercises are strict reps. You need a full contraction and hold at top, slow negative, and hold stretch at bottom. if you aren't doing reps like this, you will probably have to drop some weight. just bouncing a ton of half reps won't get it. Try 1 seated and 1 standing exercise. do 3 sets each, 12-15 slow reps. Stretch calfs for 20-30 seconds each in between sets. They should be on fire at rep 8-9, then push through 5-6 more. The reps you do after they are burning are what really count. Try it and see how they feel the next day.