Leg raises are an ideal exercise for those of us who spend our days sitting, and they’re simple to do, too. Here’s how to add them to your strength training routine for maximum impact.

Add external load by holding weights in each hand. Try single-leg calf raises. Or simply progress and test your balance by ...

Then leg raises are a brilliant exercise to add to your lower-body regime. But how many and how frequently do you need to do them to reap the core benefits? Writer Sarah Blakely gave them a go ...

If this is the case, do ankle-strengthening exercises before ... Instead of doing calf raises with straight legs (which primarily target the gastrocnemius), try slightly bending your knees to ...