In order to properly train, we have to make sure we’re physically prepared first. Use this full-body warm-up before games, practices, or workouts to ensure you’re ready to perform and to help avoid injury.
These are beginner exercises targeting the strength and mobility of your calves and Achilles tendon.
1. Dynamic Calf Stretch - Knee Straight
-Keep back leg straight - this is the leg that is feeling the stretch
-Your front leg should be slightly bent
-Keep both heels on the ground at ALL times
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Here's a quick 15 minute workout that can be done at home!
If you haven’t done level 1, I highly recommend doing that workout first before attempting this workout.
Single Leg Line Hops
3x :30 Seconds L/R
Rear Foot Elevated Iso Hold
3x8 Reps L/R (4 Second)
Elevated Glute Bridges
3x8 Reps L/R
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Concentric
-The origin (where the muscle starts) and the insertion (where the muscle finishes) come CLOSER together - the muscle is shortening
Eccentric
-The origin (where the muscle starts) and the insertion (where the muscle finishes) move FARTHER AWAY from each other - the muscle is lengtheni...
