Movement reference
Learn the movement. Train the muscle.
A practical, API-powered library for choosing exercises and understanding what each movement trains.
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13 Exercises in the library
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ankle circles
Primary target: calves. Muscle group: ankle stabilizers. Review technique, setup, and muscle focus.

bodyweight standing calf raise
Primary target: calves. Muscle group: ankles. Review technique, setup, and muscle focus.

box jump down with one leg stabilization
Primary target: calves. Muscle group: quadriceps. Review technique, setup, and muscle focus.

calf push stretch with hands against wall
Primary target: calves. Muscle group: hamstrings. Review technique, setup, and muscle focus.

calf stretch with hands against wall
Primary target: calves. Muscle group: hamstrings. Review technique, setup, and muscle focus.

circles knee stretch
Primary target: calves. Muscle group: hamstrings. Review technique, setup, and muscle focus.

donkey calf raise
Primary target: calves. Muscle group: hamstrings. Review technique, setup, and muscle focus.

one leg donkey calf raise
Primary target: calves. Muscle group: hamstrings. Review technique, setup, and muscle focus.

one leg floor calf raise
Primary target: calves. Muscle group: ankles. Review technique, setup, and muscle focus.

seated calf stretch (male)
Primary target: calves. Muscle group: hamstrings. Review technique, setup, and muscle focus.

standing calf raise (on a staircase)
Primary target: calves. Muscle group: ankles. Review technique, setup, and muscle focus.

standing calves
Primary target: calves. Muscle group: hamstrings. Review technique, setup, and muscle focus.