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What are your thoughts on running on tip toes rather than flat footed as a calf exercise?

I am now 210lbs up from 190bs with the StrongFirst teachings and I am building muscle. I am also trying to build the calves to be strong as well.

My friend started doing 500 calf raises and his calves have put several inches on.
 
LvlUpStr said:
What are your thoughts on running on tip toes rather than flat footed as a calf exercise?

I am now 210lbs up from 190bs with the StrongFirst teachings and I am building muscle. I am also trying to build the calves to be strong as well.

My friend started doing 500 calf raises and his calves have put several inches on.
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500 in one go? That would be a mental task as well as a physical one.

Richard
 
Hello,

IMHO, it depends on the type of shoes you are using : regular running / trailing shoes, or minimalist shoes ?

As far as joints are concerned, the running style (toe or heel) will place stress in different part, but will not eliminate it.

Kind regards,

Pet'
 
Just make sure you go slow and don't pop an achilles tendon if you go out running on your tippy toes.

Joking aside, if you run in minimalist/barefoot shoes you usually default to a mid-foot or forefoot stride that will get your calves working. But here again it takes a transition period. I never made it past the 15min mark with my VFF. I had massive DOMS for days after each run, even on short ones.
 
LvlUpStr said:
What are your thoughts on running on tip toes rather than flat footed as a calf exercise?

I am now 210lbs up from 190bs with the StrongFirst teachings and I am building muscle. I am also trying to build the calves to be strong as well.

My friend started doing 500 calf raises and his calves have put several inches on.
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I would not run on my tip toes. This could cause all sorts of problems.
Do calf raises on blocks. Weighted. Relatively High Rep. Toe in/toe neutral/toe out variations.
Or ride a bike lots...
(or take up ice climbing...)
 
I have ankle joint issues and i can’t do calf raises (or jumping, running). That limits my calf training possibilities a lot. So what else can i do, any suggestions? It is winter, can’t bike ride.
 
LvlUpStr said:
What are your thoughts on running on tip toes rather than flat footed as a calf exercise?
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Running

it will increase crease the calf.

This is another effective method.

A slightly better – yet silly looking - way to train your calf muscles

A slightly better – yet silly looking - way to train your calf muscles

The muscles that react the least to strength training are the ones in your calves. Bodybuilders looking for a way to get this stubborn muscle group to grow might find the answer in a study by Michael Mullaney of the Nicholas Institute of Sports Medicine and Athletic Trauma. Mullaney discovered...
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pet' said:
Hello,

IMHO, it depends on the type of shoes you are using : regular running / trailing shoes, or minimalist shoes ?

As far as joints are concerned, the running style (toe or heel) will place stress in different part, but will not eliminate it.

Kind regards,

Pet'
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I wear Reebok Nano X but I also have a pair of barefoot shoes, will they condition the feet? I haven’t worn them often yet.

Thank you.
 
kennycro@@aol.com said:
Running

it will increase crease the calf.

This is another effective method.

A slightly better – yet silly looking - way to train your calf muscles

A slightly better – yet silly looking - way to train your calf muscles

The muscles that react the least to strength training are the ones in your calves. Bodybuilders looking for a way to get this stubborn muscle group to grow might find the answer in a study by Michael Mullaney of the Nicholas Institute of Sports Medicine and Athletic Trauma. Mullaney discovered...
ergo-log.com

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Hmm, how about straight leg hopping for 5 minutes twice a week? I don’t want to burn glyogen during a bulk and I’m coming up to 100KG, running is tough on the joints.
 
I like the TSC (time static contraction) calf exercise. Stand facing a wall and lean forward to put some tension on your calf. You can stand on a folded towel or rolled yoga mat to give a bit more stretch. Aim to contract the muscle for 90 seconds. The first 30, at "50%", the next 30 at "70-80%", and the last 30 as "hard as you dare". You can do this with singularly or both calves at once. I find it very useful, and much less time consuming that 500 calf raises.
 
sizzlefuzz said:
I like the TSC (time static contraction) calf exercise. Stand facing a wall and lean forward to put some tension on your calf. You can stand on a folded towel or rolled yoga mat to give a bit more stretch. Aim to contract the muscle for 90 seconds. The first 30, at "50%", the next 30 at "70-80%", and the last 30 as "hard as you dare". You can do this with singularly or both calves at once. I find it very useful, and much less time consuming that 500 calf raises.
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Have you used this for a while? How has it helped ankle mobility, muscle tone etc?

Richard
 
Ricky01 said:
Have you used this for a while? How has it helped ankle mobility, muscle tone etc?

Richard
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I have been on a "full on assault" on my ankle mobility, so I'm sure it helps some in that regard... however the biggest difference maker for me regarding mobility has been this which I would highly recommend:



I can't really speak to muscle tone as it isn't a super goal of mine (looking at strength and aesthetic will follow).
 
LvlUpStr said:
What are your thoughts on running on tip toes rather than flat footed as a calf exercise?

I am now 210lbs up from 190bs with the StrongFirst teachings and I am building muscle. I am also trying to build the calves to be strong as well.

My friend started doing 500 calf raises and his calves have put several inches on.
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Calf raises on stairs.
 
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