Stand up straight, then push through the balls of your feet and raise your heel until you are standing on your toes. Then lower slowly back to the start.

Do you need to do calf raises?

Calf raises ensure that there is soreness in your legs post-exercise. Of course, they also make your calves better, stronger, and leaner. In fact, in a study published in the Journal of Applied Physiology researchers claim that doing calf raises and its variations will also give you better balance and muscle structure.

Are calf raises useless?

Standing calf raises are probably the most common calf exercise and can be one of the most ineffective, too. Performing calf raises from the floor prevents your muscle from moving through its full range of motion, Chan says.