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Hi I'm Les Whitley. Today I'd like to talk to you about a little bit about how to do
toe raises. Toe raises we're talking about training of the calves. Toe raises would typically
begin by neutral position, heels at or slightly wider then shoulders width. Moving up on the
toes, contracting the calf muscles, slowly lowering down through a full range of motion.
Utilize an object such as a training rack, or a wall or a door frame for stability gives
you the opportunity to emphasize one leg at a time through a full range of motion or as
you begin to improve your strength two legs at a time. Starting off using your own body
weight is a great way to initiate training of the lower leg. Gradually improving your
range of motion by adding a plate or a two by four so that your ankle is able to move
through a fuller range of motion can help improve not only the flexibility but the strength
of the calf through a full range of motion. Gradually progressing adding a little resistance
other then your own body weight and building on the repetitions. The calf is a stubborn
muscle, some of us genetically have great legs and others have to work twice as hard.
For those of you who have to work twice as hard, be patient take your time, train hard
and train smart.