Create Strong and Shapely Calves With These Do-Anywhere Exercises

Hopping side to side helps condition the calf and ankle muscles for stability when making quick lateral direction changes.

• Begin standing with your weight on your left foot. Keeping your back long, bend your left knee to touch the floor with your right fingers.
• Swing your right leg and left arm forward to return to standing, hopping once the torso is upright. Land with control, then slowly lower your torso, and bend your knee to touch the floor again.
• Do two sets of 10 reps.