Toe Pointing Against Resistance

Purpose: Strengthen the CALF using resistance but without having to stand and bear weight on the leg

How To Do Toe Pointing Against Resistance

Starting Position: Either lying on the bed or sitting in a chair with your legs out straight. Wrap a resistance band such as theraband around the ball of your foot and hold onto the end. Take up the slack in the band

Action: Push your foot downwards against the band so you are pointing your toes as far down as you can.  Hold for 3 seconds and slowly let your foot come back up

Repetition: Repeat 10-20 times

Variations: You can vary the resistance in 2 ways
1) The more tightly you pull the band to increase the tension, the harder the calf muscles will have to work
2) You can choose from a range of bands at different resistances.  The higher the resistance, the harder the calf workout will be