Angélica Almeida, columnist for Sport Life, explained which movements are developing in the region
Speak my loves, Angelica Almeida in the area, how are you? In this post and the next ones we will address the “best exercises” for each region of the body. Remembering that we must train the body globally (entirely) to ensure the correct functioning of our “machine”.
So, let’s start with calveswhich play a fundamental role in our body. After all, they aren’t just for walking, they help maintain posture and balance. They also have an important function in our blood circulation, helping the return of the blood that circulated in our body, called venous blood, to the heart. This is why cardio is necessary, as it helps increase this flow. And weight training, in turn, contributes to the caliber of the veins and purification of the blood.
It is as if our heart, that is, our “main pump”, has multiple central and peripheral pumps that function as auxiliaries, contributing to blood circulation in the body. In total, it is estimated that there are six distributed throughout our body, of which the calf is the most important.
The calf muscles are very resistant. Responsible for transferring all the power generated by the other muscle groups of the feet. Therefore, there is no point in developing the hip (buttocks) and knee (quadriceps and front of the thigh) muscles if your calves are not in shape.
The best exercises for calves
Vertical calf raises. Better known as standing calfIt has a wide variety of exercises. Free (body weight), one-sided or on different machines. If you are a beginner I recommend you perform the conventional movement because, in addition to being safe, it has been extensively studied. If you already practice physical activity, try new varieties, positions of feet in or out and charge evolution or repetition.
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My routine involves starting my workout with a series of bodyweight vertical calf raises. Then, the main workout, which doesn’t focus on the calves, but keeps them active and strengthened squats.
For beginners, calves can be trained with exercises that involve more sets with fewer repetitions (10 to 12) in three sets. The ideal is to do the exercises every other day to avoid excessive muscle fatigue.
Intermediate and advanced, they perform new variations always giving a new stimulus to the body. As long as your physical condition allows it. The calf can handle the intensity, after all it’s no wonder it supports us all day. Practice. See you next time!
Source: Terra
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