Are you training your calves properly? Let’s be honest, your quads, hammies and glutes probably steal the spotlight during your lower body session, while your calves are more of an afterthought. Sound familiar? We thought so. However, if you want a set of strong, sculpted lower half, then you need to start training these muscles properly.
“Strong reactive calves help you accelerate faster, cut sharper and jump higher,” says Fitness Trainer, Lauren Pak, in her latest YouTube video. “They stabilise your ankles, absorb impact and help protect your achilles and knees. But, most of the training you see for calves doesn’t reflect any of that, it’s all about size or burn, not performance.”
