Calf raises
Foot and calf · Learning · in reps
Why it helps your running
Calves that go the distance: every stride asks them to handle several times your body weight.
- You'll need
- nothing: just your bodyweight
- Tempo
- 2 s down, 1 s up, 1s pause
How to do it
- Stand with your feet hip-width apart and rise as high as you can onto the balls of your feet.
- Hold for a second at the top, then lower in 2 seconds, under control.
- Keep the weight on your big toe, don't let your ankles roll outwards.
Common mistakes
- You bounce at the bottom instead of controlling the way down.
- Your ankles roll outwards at the top.
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