Don’t neglect your calves when choosing exercises for your workout routine. Stand straight with your feet hip-width apart. Keep your arms at your sides. Lift your heels off the floor and then slowly lower them. Be sure not to rock but rather tap your heels to the floor. (It’s good to do these holding 5 to 10 pound hand weights if you have them or a large can of food in each hand.) For variation, point your toes slightly out to the sides or slightly inward. Do 10 to 12 reps and three to four sets to start and increase quantities in your workout plan as you build calf muscle strength.