STRENGTHENS
CALVES, LOWER LEG STABILIZERS
STARTING POSITION
Stand on a stable box or stair step so that half of each foot is
off the box or stair and your body weight is on the balls of your feet. Your
feet should be parallel to the floor. Hold a dumbbell in the vertical position
tightly to your chest. Stand tall and allow a natural curve in your lower back
(A).
MOVEMENT
Mentally focus your attention on your core for balance, and slowly
rise up onto your toes (B). HARD
Pause at the top and squeeze your calves to rise as high as
possible.
Slowly lower back down until your heels are just a tiny bit below
parallel to the floor. EASY
Why It’s Perfect for
You
Calf Raises improve ankle and lower leg function, helping to
support all of your activities. Improved balance and stability in your ankles
and feet are essential for injury prevention. Ankles are often neglected, and
strong ankles and lower legs are the foundation of everything that you do. This
movement appears in all of my 90-day training programs because it is so
important. Make time to perform it!
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