Calf Care workout for runners
Soleus, Gastocnemius, tib ant
This will work the calf, specifically the soleus and gastrocnemius which are crucial muscles activated when running. This 6-minute workout is easy to complete whether you do at home or at the gym. Every individual has different fitness levels and physical ability, so it is important to ensure you do the correct volume for you.
Tips
- By 30 seconds this should start to feel challenging, if it does not then add in handheld weights.
- If this is feeling too challenging, you could add in longer periods of rest or reduce the number of exercises down. It is important to do what is correct for you.
- Maintain control throughout all the exercises and focus on form
- To get the most out of these exercises, use a step to ensure the ankle has full range of mobility
- For more in-depth descriptions of how to complete each exercise see here (link to core page)
- How often should I do this? An idea could be 4-5 times a week