Calf Jump
The Calf Jump mainly works the calves / shins. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.
Calf Jump Muscles Worked
Primary
Upper Calf (gastrocnemius); Lower Calf (soleus)
Secondary
Shin (tibialis anterior)
How to do the Calf Jump
Stand tall with your feet hip-width apart and your arms relaxed by your sides.
Keep your knees slightly soft and your weight balanced across the balls of your feet.
Explode upward by pressing through your toes and ankles, lifting slightly off the floor with minimal knee bend.
Land softly on the balls of your feet, immediately absorbing the impact by rolling down smoothly.
Use the natural bounce from each landing to spring immediately into your next repetition.
Calf Jump FAQs
What muscles does the Calf Jump work?
The Calf Jump mainly works the calves / shins. The main muscles are the gastrocnemius and soleus.
What equipment do you need for the Calf Jump?
None. The Calf Jump is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.
What workout day should the Calf Jump go on?
It belongs on leg day in a push/pull/legs routine.
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