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Лена Калининград » 09 Feb 2017, 10:22
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How to build calf muscles at home

Some people involved in sports underestimate the role of proportional, inflated calf muscles. Being interested in programs on how to properly pump up the body, such men are mainly interested in abs and voluminous biceps. However, with a general athletic physique, well-developed calves are simply necessary. Skinny, frog legs with the body of an adult man look completely unaesthetic. Today we will tell you about exercises for the calf muscles, as well as how to properly pump up a man’s legs at home. An exercise such as lifting a foot on a bench with dumbbells. Stand on a bench or step with the front of your foot on its surface and your heel in the air. Pick up a weight that is comfortable for you and start to rise on your toes at maximum speed. To enhance the effect – linger at the highest point for a few seconds and transfer the weight of the body to the big toes.
Such an exercise for the calf muscles will help eliminate problem areas: pick up your favorite dumbbells and walk along the porch. Go up and down from the top to the bottom floor 10-15 times, depending on the number of floors in your house.
You can also train calves in the following way – do a squat with dumbbells in your hands, from a sitting position, make a powerful push with your legs and jump up.
Such an accessory from childhood, like a skipping rope, puts a serious strain on the calf muscles. Jumping every day, you will notice the results very soon!
Performing calf raises in a sitting position, you can take care of the beauty and health of your legs right at the workplace.
You will be able to quickly pump up your legs at home by remembering the execution of the “pistol”: standing up straight, legs at shoulder level, stretch your straight right leg in front of you. Bringing both hands forward, sit down without lowering your outstretched leg to the floor. Stand up and repeat the exercises on both legs.
It’s no secret that running helps create beautiful, sculpted legs. But take care of your joints – run on the ground or on a special surface.
When doing exercises at home, remember that the calf muscles are one of the most capricious in the human body. They are reluctant to train and grow rather slowly. Here are some more tips for those who dream of beautiful, athletic legs:

It is necessary to constantly load the legs by walking, running or climbing stairs.
In order to prevent addiction, the variability of training is necessary. Perform various sets of exercises, and your progress will grow steadily.
Perform exercises with maximum amplitude and dedication.
Remember to give your muscles time to recover. Overloading your legs, instead of beautiful calves, you will get excruciating cramps.
Don’t end your cardio workout. If it is vital for you, start your training day with it.
To pump up the calf muscles at home, it is enough to perform lifts on the toes. Get up with your toes on a small hill (about 5 cm). Get up on your toes – go down.

The exercises are proven, but you need to train regularly. Make the most of your training day!

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