Calf and Ankle Tightness? Let's get rid of it - CALF(GASTROC) RELEASE
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MOBILITY BALL SERIES PART 3
CALF (GASTROC) RELEASE
Benefits?
- Reduce calf and ankle tightness
- Increase knee/ankle range of motion
- Improve calf strength and ankle stability
- Decrease tension on the Achilles
- Help prevent tears during ballistic movements
- Improve lower extremity balance and performance
Let's begin
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Move the ball to another tight location below, slightly right or slightly left, and REPEAT
Stop above the Achilles!
This is a great exercise before leg day or after
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Hey @dpt-darkfox12 let's hope this works, as it's my first try of this and I deposited funds to try it! :D
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wow its very helpful post because nowadays everyone's having pain
Thanks! I have a lot more coming to help with all areas of the body.
Great post! Do you think these stretches would work without a ball? My calves are so tight and thick that I can barely wear boots :( I don't know if that would fix it but it's worth a try!
A little but you can use a tennis ball or another type of ball to do the exercises as well. The ball really helps pressure point release. Otherwise, there are better calf exercises w/o a ball. Straight leg calf stretch, downward dog pose, soleus muscle stretch, stretching off a step. Also, Foam rollers REALLY help @sunravelme
Thank you! That's a very through answer and I look forward to some nice loose calves!
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