BULLETPROOF YOUR LOWER LEGS
SUFFER FROM SHIN SPLINTS, PLANTAR FASCIITIS OR PERSISTENT CALF NIGGLES? USE THESE MOVES TO IMPROVE STRENGTH IN YOUR LOWER LEGS AND FEET, HELPING YOU WARD OFF INJURY FOR GOOD
- Masterclass –
WEIGHTED ABC CALF RAISES
Muscles: Calf muscles (gastrocnemius, soleus)
Why do it?
Weak calf muscles can lead to a variety of injuries, not only in your calves but also in your knees, hips and lower back.
Technique:
• Stand with your feet hip-width apart and toes pointing forward
• Hold a weight in each hand
• Lift your heels off the floor
• Slowly lower your heels back to the floor
• Complete one set
• Turn your toes in and repeat the same move a second time
• Turn your toes out and repeat the same move a third time
Watch points:
To increase the intensity, stand on a step and perform the move as above, with heels lifted off the step.
WEIGHTED SINGLE-LEG PIVOTING
Muscles: Calf muscles (gastrocnemius, soleus)