01/10/2020
What are the benefits of standing calf raises?
Ignoring calf muscles is one of the biggest mistakes when it comes to leg day. The calves (gastrocnemius) is one of the strongest muscles in the body and is responsible for propelling you forwards when you run or walk and gives you power when you skip, hop or jump.
Standing calf raises strengthen the muscles in your calves, improves ankle strength,’overall stability, injury prevention, aids with balance and builds your calf muscle of course.
Here’s how you can do calf raises at home:
- Stand on the edge of a step
- Stand tall with your abdominals pulled in, the balls of your feet firmly planted on the step, and your heels hanging over the edge.
- Raise your heels a few inches above the edge of the step so that you’re on your tiptoes.
- Hold the position for a moment, and then lower your heels below the platform, feeling a stretch in your calf muscles.
