8 Calf Raise Mistakes and How to Fix Them
Renaissance Periodization
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xa18jxyeSnMexercises
notes
- dumbbells
- full range of motion
- all the way down to physical limit at bottom
- slight pause at bottom
- all the way up to physical limit at top
- control descents
- don’t bend knees acending
- not on tips of toes
- nervous system may not load calves if things unstable
- balls of feet solidly on step
- wear grippy shoes
- bare feet can work if gym allows it
- find a good surface
- no ideal foot placement or toe angle
- can vary month to month
- switch arms back and forth
- can also use backpacks
- stability critical for stimulation
- hold onto something for stability
- going too heavy
- 20--30 range on first set
- 10--20 rep range
- calves clear lactate fast
- 5--10 seconds between sets
- quick, so easier to train a few times a week