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Sunday, August 30, 2015

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


Pics Of 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

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