Coach Nicole's Favorites: Calf Raise with Hop

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In this series of videos, Coach Nicole demonstrates some of her favorite exercises--ones that she actually uses to stay in shape. This exercise adds a twist to traditional calf raises (also called heel raises) by adding a hop at the end to increase challenge.

About the Calf Raise with Hop Exercise

Fitness Level: Beginner to Advanced
Equipment Needed: Dumbbell (optional) and a wall or chair for balance (optional)
Type of Exercise: Strength training
Muscles Worked: Calves
Safety Tip: When hopping, keep your knee slightly bent and land softly on your feet.

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PUGGLEMONKEY

May be a good exercise for some people, but you should warn those with knee/ankle/foot issues (such as osteoarthritis) not to do this. The raises would likely be beneficial, but the hopping is dangerous for those with these issues. - 5/6/2013 8:55:29 PM
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WRAPPEDPEARL

I enjoyed doing this exercise and it will definitely be added to my daily routine, thanks! - 5/6/2013 8:37:22 PM
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LADYBUG1943

I'm guessing this wouldn't be good if you have knee problems. Is that right? - 5/6/2013 7:23:04 PM
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JILLYBEAN60

Increasing muscle strengh with weight work doesn't necessarily increase muscle size, especially if you use light weights. - 5/6/2013 9:27:46 AM
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IAM_HIS2

Thank you for this. I will be using this video a lot. It helps me with my RLS and leg pain. Doing this 3 times a day has decreased my leg pain!!! What a great thing for me!!!! - 1/2/2013 7:46:22 AM
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CURLYCANADIAN

I will give it a try, thanks Nicole for the tip, but my concern is I have strong calfs and sometimes I get charlie horse's, from too much leg work? What do I do????? - 12/12/2012 1:02:22 AM
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POWERSTHATBE

I wonder if this will help me with the inside of my calves? I have absolutely no definitition on the inside of my calves and would like to some tips on building that part of my calves. I have even heard if I do some type of calf exercises with my toes pointed out or in would help but I'm not sure. Anyone have any tips? - 11/6/2012 6:58:10 PM
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BECKYBETZ

I love it! I'm doing these as soon as the kids are done with homework.
- 11/6/2012 5:58:42 PM
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NBRITNER

I agree...i have large calfs and would not want them
to increase in size. My calf size due to being over-weight. - 11/6/2012 10:59:56 AM
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NASFKAB

really hard the hops would be beyond me I think - 10/31/2012 9:27:37 AM
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GODSGALS

i agree with Grease 31 and Noras_Pat. it looks so easy, but deceptively effective. oh yeah! thank you thank you thank you sparkpeople and "coach nicole"!!! - 10/23/2012 11:11:24 AM
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MARTHAUN

Since I aleady have a decent sized calf and don't want to increase it, I am looking to see if this will increase size or just what the aimed result will be. This would be helpful to list. Thanks. - 10/17/2012 7:31:12 AM
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GREASE31

I luv this video, it has helped me loads. - 10/3/2012 10:08:30 AM
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NORASPAT

it looked so easy but for this old body it is a good challenge Thanks Pat in Maine. - 9/24/2012 10:17:36 AM
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MRSAGAIN2

I'm at work right now and just did a single set of this excercise and I love it. Nothing prettier than a muscularly defined calf.
- 9/17/2012 9:57:39 PM
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