If you only have time to train one muscle group, we would pick the calves,” say physical therapists Cate and Davis from That ...

than standing calf raises, as no machines are required, just a pair of dumbbells. It mainly targets the soleus muscle, which is key for lower body stability and stops you from falling forward.

Sometimes we use this machine, leg press, for calf exercises. We like to standing calf raises, however sometimes the weight goes on the shoulder it’s too much for someone that has lower back injury.

Raise up as high as you can on your tip-toes as you can to fully contract the calf muscles. Lower yourself down slowly and with control back down to a regular standing position. When using weights ...