CalvesCalf Crusher
A 40-minute calf session for anyone whose calves refuse to grow. Standing and donkey raises train the gastrocnemius with a straight knee, seated raises and the 45-degree sled press hit the soleus with the knee bent, and single-leg work plus jump rope finish the ankles.
Calf Crusher at a glance
- Level
- Intermediate
- Duration
- 40 minutes
- Exercises
- 6
- Estimated burn
- ~420 kcal
- Equipment
- Gym machines and cables
- Muscles worked
- Calves
- Category
- Calves
- Made for
- Everyone
- Price
- Free
6 exercises in Calf Crusher
- 5 × 12
- 4 × 15
- 4 × 20
- 3 × 20
- 3 × 15
- 3 × 60s
Tap any exercise for its step-by-step form guide, the muscles it works and an animated demonstration.
How to run Calf Crusher
Both calf heads need different knee angles, which is why straight-leg and bent-leg work both appear. Pause two seconds in the stretch of every rep and refuse to bounce. Rest 45 seconds. Calves tolerate frequency well — twice a week beats one heroic session.
Calf Crusher — questions
How long does Calf Crusher take?
About 40 minutes from the first set to the last. The session contains 6 exercises and burns roughly 420 kcal for an average trainee.
What equipment do you need for Calf Crusher?
Gym machines and cables. The session is built around Barbell Standing Calf Raise, Lever Seated Calf Raise, Donkey Calf Raise and more, and every exercise comes with a demo video in the GymiaFit app.
Is Calf Crusher suitable for beginners?
Calf Crusher is graded intermediate. You should already be comfortable with the basic movement patterns before running it. Beginners can use it with lighter loads, fewer sets and longer rest, or start with a beginner session in the same category first.
Which muscles does Calf Crusher work?
Calves. 6 exercises, starting with Barbell Standing Calf Raise, Lever Seated Calf Raise, Donkey Calf Raise.
Is Calf Crusher free?
Yes. Calf Crusher is free to import into GymiaFit on Android and iOS — every set, rep and rest timer is loaded for you, with no account tricks and no paywall.
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