Years of competing in gymnastics and dance have given me strong and shapely calves that always earn me compliments. I flex them for you in bare feet and cut-off jean shorts as I face the camera, turn profile, and face away. I start by pressing most of my weight into one leg, bracing myself on my toes so that my calf muscles engage; then switch legs and repeat. I do several calf raises facing away from you before showing off my calf muscles once again by striking a few poses. Do you notice any difference after my short calf workout? I hold a static (or isometric) calf raise for a bit and you ca...

Years of competing in gymnastics and dance have given me strong and shapely calves that always earn me compliments. I flex them for you in bare feet and cut-off jean shorts as I face the camera, turn profile, and face away. I start by pressing most of my weight into one leg, bracing myself on my toes so that my calf muscles engage; then switch legs and repeat. I do several calf raises facing away from you before showing off my calf muscles once again by striking a few poses. Do you notice any difference after my short calf workout? I hold a static (or isometric) calf raise for a bit and you can see my muscles shaking with the effort of supporting my 115lbs. I turn and pose once again, straightening my legs and pointing my toes to engage both my calves and my quadriceps.