James Phillips

-May 26, 2020-

 

 

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This is the lower part of the calf and is often undertrained. This is because the upper calf gets targeted when doing normal calf raises.

Here I perform them with a bent knee which is crucial. If the knee doesn’t stay bent then the soleus will not be targeted.
Improving soleus strength can help reduce calf related injuries such as Achilles tendinopathy and recurrent calf strains. It can also improve your running economy and performance.

Perform 2-3 sets of between 10-20reps. If you struggle with one leg, make it easier with two.

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