How to Do Toe Raises

Video Transcript

"Hi I'm Les Whitley. Today I'd like to talk to you about a little bit about how to do toe raises. Toe raises we're talking about training of the calves. Toe raises would typically begin by neutral position, heels at or slightly wider then shoulders width. Moving up on the toes, contracting the calf muscles, slowly lowering down through a full range of motion. Utilize an object such as a training rack, or a wall or a door frame for stability gives you the opportunity to emphasize one leg at a time through a full range of motion or as you begin to improve your strength two legs at a time. Starting off using your own body weight is a great way to initiate training of the lower leg. Gradually improving your range of motion by adding a plate or a two by four so that your ankle is able to move through a fuller range of motion can help improve not only the flexibility but the strength of the calf through a full range of motion. Gradually progressing adding a little resistance other then your own body weight and building on the repetitions. The calf is a stubborn muscle, some of us genetically have great legs and others have to work twice as hard. For those of you who have to work twice as hard, be patient take your time, train hard and train smart."