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David asked in SportsRunning · 3 months ago

How to improve calf muscles strength?

I'm a long distance runner. Calf muscles play a big role in running constantly. I'm looking for exercises I can do besides running to improve my calves. I'd got shin splint in my past.

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  • Anonymous
    3 months ago

    Calf raises and calf stretches. It really is that simple.

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    Lv 7
    3 months ago

    Simple calf raises (raising your heels off the ground so you are standing on your tip-toes) is a great calf exercise. Add a weight in each hand, and you add to the challenge.

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    The article below lists some exercises and stretches for the calves, that helps runners. Things like: Farmers Walk on Toes, Eccentric Calf Raise, Jump Squats as strengthening exercises. Stretches like Downward Dog, Straight Leg Calf Stretch, and foam rolling the calf to help relax it. You can search for more exercises by doing a search on calf exercises or calf exercises for runners.

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