Standing Calf Raises-

Seated Calf Raises-

Single Leg Dumbbell Calf Raises-

Triple Extension Calf Raises-

Calves

Your calves are located on the posterior (back) side of your legs below the knees and they push the foot down at the ankle joint.  The primary muscle in the calf is the Gastrocnemius muscle.  It is composed of a lateral head (section) on the outside and a medial head towards the center line of the body.  The opposing muscle group to the calves is the Tibialis Anterior which is on the front side of the lower leg and pulls the foot upwards.  Pushing the foot down is called Plantarflexion while pulling the foot up is Dorsiflexion.