Calf raises leaning backwards

The exercise

The calf muscles receive forces from different angles so they need to be stretched and strengthened using different angles. This exercise will strengthen different fibres of the muscles just as when standing, walking and running, different fibres are used.

How to do it

Stand leaning backwards at your lower back and go up and down on your tip toes. Repeat 10 - 20 times. Make sure to go up and down through your big toes. You should not feel any pain, if you do stop and speak to us. It will be a bit og a workout for your lower back muscles too, expect them to ache slightly but they should not be painful.