Stand on the foot block of a Standing Calf Raise machine on the balls of your feet and duck under the shoulder pads. You should have a comfortable separation between your feet and your toes should be pointing forward.
Start with your heels down as far as possible in a good stretch. Keep your knees straight and stiff but not locked. Rise up onto the balls of your feet and squeeze, moving only at the ankles.

Bottom Position of the Standing Calf Raise

If you don't have access to or don't wish to use a calf machine for various reasons, calf raises can be done freestanding on just about anything raised up (e.g. stairs, blocks, books, etc.) or even from the floor.
They can be done one leg at a time as well. This is a more advanced variation for those who have built up some strength in the calves.

Tricks:

To work the inside of your calves, set your feet farther apart and rise up onto the inside balls of your feet.
To work the outside, set your feet in close and rise up on the outside balls of your feet.
Do not turn your toes in or out as this puts an unnatural stress on the knees.
Turning your feet in or out is sometimes recommended by trainers in order to work the inner or outer calves. Avoid this.

Common Errors:

Bending and straightening the ...

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2 . Exercise to Strengthen & Energize Feet and Legs

Leg Sweeps Lotus:

1. Begin sitting as usual with your feet flat on the floor, shoulder-width apart and your back fully supported by the back of your chair.

2. Lift your right leg as you breathe in slowly. Breathe out and sweep your leg over the thigh of your left leg keeping your working leg (the right leg) lifted above your left if possible.

3.Change legs and repeat with your left leg sweeping over your right thigh. Continue to alternate legs for a total of 9 sweeps per leg or 18 sweeps altogether.

Attribution: I teach Tai Chi/Qigong exercises classses at Paris Gibson Square Museum of Art, Peak Health and Wellness Center and the University of Great Falls. Seated and standard classes are available for people of all ages and levels of fitness. Standard classes include beginner, intermediate and advanced levels of Yang style Tai Chi, Qigong exercises, self-massage and acupressure. Healing Tai Chi

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