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Kettlebell calf raise alternatives

Machine taken, missing equipment, or something doesn't feel right? These exercises train the same main muscles as the kettlebell calf raise, best matches first.

  1. Ankle hopsTrains the calves, same movement, no equipment.
  2. Barbell calf raiseTrains the calves, same movement, needs barbell, squat rack and plyo box or step.
  3. Bent-over calf raiseTrains the calves, same movement, needs plyo box or step.
  4. Calf raiseTrains the calves, same movement, no equipment.
  5. Calf raise holdTrains the calves, same movement, no equipment.
  6. Calf raise on the hack squatTrains the calves, same movement, needs hack squat machine.
  7. Leg press calf raiseTrains the calves, same movement, needs leg press.
  8. One-leg calf raiseTrains the calves, same movement, no equipment.
  9. Seated calf raiseTrains the calves, same movement, needs calf raise machine.
  10. Seated dumbbell calf raiseTrains the calves, same movement, needs dumbbells and flat bench.
  11. Single-leg dumbbell calf raiseTrains the calves, same movement, needs dumbbells and plyo box or step.
  12. Single-leg dumbbell calf raiseTrains the calves, same movement, needs dumbbells and plyo box or step.

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