Is Full Range of Motion Important for Calf Strength?
Want bigger, stronger calves? It’s not just about going full range-going deep in calf raises might be the secret to max muscle growth!
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Luke Nelson
Oct 102 min read
Pain in the Calf? Common Causes Explained
Got calf pain? 🦵 From strains to nerve issues, uncover the common causes & learn how to manage them for a faster recovery!
Luke Nelson
Oct 83 min read
Shoes as Therapy: How Footwear Can Influence Running Injuries
Discover how shoe drop & cushioning can serve as therapy for runners, helping to redistribute load & manage foot, ankle, or knee injuries
Luke Nelson
Sep 242 min read
Jump Rope Training Supercharges Running Performance!
Jump rope training boosts running performance! Improve speed, strength, and endurance with this simple yet powerful workout.
Luke Nelson
Aug 292 min read
2 Calf Raise Essentials for a Stronger Achilles Tendon
In this blog we discuss the two essentials when performing calf raises to develop a strong Achilles tendon
Luke Nelson
Aug 271 min read
Knee-Saving Exercises for Hill Running!
Downhill running strains your knees. Strengthen your quads with these exercises to reduce patellofemoral stress and fly safely downhill!
Luke Nelson
Jul 312 min read
What is the "Average" Running Gait?
Runners come in all shapes and sizes, and it's no surprise that each of us has a unique running style. So what is normal?
Luke Nelson
Jul 301 min read
Posterior ankle impingement: what is it & how to diagnose it?
Posterior ankle impingement is an important cause of posterior ankle pain, that we see frequently misdiagnosed as Achilles tendon pain
Luke Nelson
Jul 161 min read
Runners, are you lifting heavy enough? Try this simple test
One mistake we frequently observe runners making in the gym is using insufficient weight during exercises. Try this simple test!
Luke Nelson
Jul 161 min read
The Stairway to strong calves & Achilles
Stair climbs are a fantastic early exercise for calf & Achilles injuries. They help develop muscle recruitment and prepare for plyometrics
Luke Nelson
Jul 22 min read
Knee pain? Don't neglect the calves
"Below the knee is the key!" Weak calves can contribute to knee pain. Learn how strengthening your calves can help relieve knee issues!
Luke Nelson
Jun 261 min read
Why runner's don't strength train
Most runners know they should incorporate strength training into their routines, yet many still avoid it. Why is that?
Luke Nelson
Jun 111 min read
Don't ignore the kinetic chain in calf & Achilles injuries
In this blog, we discuss the importance of assessing the kinetic chain in calf & Achilles injuries
Luke Nelson
May 272 min read
Technique matters when testing your calf strength
Don't underestimate technique in calf strength testing!
Luke Nelson
May 271 min read
Calf raises for big toe pain
For those with 1st toe pain or limited range of movement, standard calf raises can be uncomfortable. So what other options do we have?
Luke Nelson
Mar 11 min read
Runners: Common training load errors you want to avoid
Training load errors can frequently lead to injury, so in this blog, we discuss the two most common mistakes runners make
Luke Nelson
Dec 28, 20232 min read
Calf Raises: Knee Bent vs. Knee Straight
Ever wondered how your calf raise technique can impact different muscles in the calf group? Let's explore the science in this blog
Luke Nelson
Nov 30, 20231 min read
Up the ante on those arches
Strong feet are important for runners to absorb impact forces and efficiently propel us forward, here's one way to strengthen them!
Luke Nelson
Nov 2, 20231 min read
Treadmill vs running outside: What’s the difference?
Critics of treadmill running will claim that running on a treadmill messes with your running technique & creates “lazy muscles". Does it?
Luke Nelson
Oct 18, 20231 min read
The Hip & increasing Cadence: A Double-Edged Sword🗡
Recent research has delved into the effects of increasing cadence on the hip, & the results offer both promise & caution
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