Popsugar Health & Fitness Leg Exercises How Do I Get Strong Calves? For Calves That Are Strong, Defined, and Hard as a Rock, Do These 6 Muscle-Building Moves 19 June 2019 by Maggie Ryan View On One Page Photo 1 of 7 ADVERTISEMENT () Start Slideshow Share This Link Copy ← Use Arrow Keys → 1 Double Leg Calf Raise With Barbell Use a barbell with light weights or without any weights. (Here's a guide to choosing the right weight.) Place a barbell across the back of your shoulders, holding it in an overhand grip with your hands just wider than your shoulders. Lift onto your tiptoes and hold for a second. Lower back down slowly to complete one rep. Previous Next Start Slideshow Leg ExercisesWorkouts