This exercise is designed to strengthen the gastrocnemius muscle which is primarily involved in running, jumping and other "fast" movements of leg, and to a lesser degree in walking and standing.
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Stand on both feet. Make sure your weight is evenly spread between both feet unless instructed otherwise. Keeping your knees straight, raise up slowly onto the balls of your feet. Keep your weight evenly dispersed through the balls of your feet so you do not roll out over onto your little toe side. Try and keep your toes relaxed throughout the movement. SLOWLY lower back down to the ground to your starting position.
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