Calf Raise machine

One of the best ways to increase calf size is to do standing calf raises . This exercise emphasizes the gastrocnemius, the largest muscle in the calf. It can be done with or without weights.

1. Double-Leg Calf Raise. Calf raises are the classic calf-strengthening exercise. They use your body weight to strengthen and tone the gastrocnemius and soleus .

Laskowski, M.D.: The calf raise is an exercise you can do with dumbbells to work the calf muscles. The calf muscles are located in the back of the lower legs. Strengthening your calf muscles with the calf raise exercise will help protect your Achilles tendon and calf from injury .