Muscle outlines from Body Muscles by Ivan Vulović, Apache 2.0 — regrouped and recoloured for Muscle Train.
Press through the balls of your feet to lift your heels as high as possible. Squeeze your calves at the top, hold briefly, then slowly lower your heels below the block for a full stretch. Maintain an upright posture and engaged core throughout the exercise.
To maximize calf activation, forcefully squeeze your calf muscles at the peak of the movement, focusing on a strong contraction. Keeping your knees slightly bent allows for a greater range of motion and reduces stress on the joints, ensuring you target the calf muscles effectively. Ensure a complete heel drop below the block to fully stretch the calf muscles and improve flexibility, feeling the stretch in your lower leg. Maintain an upright posture with your shoulders back and core engaged to prevent lower back strain and ensure the movement is driven by your legs. Actively push through your toes to initiate the lift and maintain balance, preventing rocking or swaying during the exercise.
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