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For some typically contradictory internet advice, I do single leg calf raises with a locked out knee. This is bc having a bend can allow other muscles to help as you get tired whereas if you focus on locking the leg you can guarantee consistency and really notice when you can no longer maintain form. You should aim for a full range of motion and an even pace of 2up, 2down
I would also recommend doing barefoot and on a slightly unstable surface (exercise mat).Single leg dead lifts
Bulgarian Split squatsUnder firing glutes can also cause calf pain because your calf is doing some of the work of the glute - so worth thinking about that.
Anyone have any tips on increasing calf strength? I run predominantly fore/midfoot and so it normally takes a day for pain/fatigue to reduce before running again. I WFH so get a fair bit of time to do stretching and S&C and so the rest of me feels pretty good. This is the only thing holding me back on distance/time as I can see this causing achilles issues if I don't try to sort it.