{"id":3826,"date":"2020-05-29T20:25:45","date_gmt":"2020-05-29T20:25:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=3826"},"modified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","slug":"sprinter-calves","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/sprinter-calves\/","title":{"rendered":"Sprinter Calves Workout To Make Your Leg Muscles Pop"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/sprinter-calves\/#Sprinter_Calves_Workout\" >Sprinter Calves Workout<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/sprinter-calves\/#Get_your_personalized\" >Get your personalized<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/sprinter-calves\/#Building_Calf_Muscles\" >Building Calf Muscles<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/sprinter-calves\/#How_To_Get_Bigger_Calves\" >How To Get Bigger Calves<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/sprinter-calves\/#In-To-Out_Standing_Calf_Raise\" >In-To-Out Standing Calf Raise<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/sprinter-calves\/#Cliffhanger_Stairs\" >Cliffhanger Stairs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/sprinter-calves\/#Seated_Calf_Raise\" >Seated Calf Raise<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/sprinter-calves\/#Building_Female_Sprinter_Calves\" >Building Female Sprinter Calves<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/sprinter-calves\/#Calf_Raise\" >Calf Raise<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/sprinter-calves\/#Inward_Calf_Raise\" >Inward Calf Raise<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/sprinter-calves\/#Outward_Calf_Raise\" >Outward Calf Raise<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/sprinter-calves\/#DISCLAIMER\" >DISCLAIMER:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/sprinter-calves\/#SOURCES\" >SOURCES:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sprinter_Calves_Workout\"><\/span>Sprinter Calves Workout<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have you ever wondered how sprinters move at such a high speed and also manage to bask in that explosive power during competitions? The simple answer is that they have learned the rudiments of building the sprinter <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/the-top-5-exercises-for-slim-and-beautiful-calves\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">calves<\/a>. How well the calves are developed has a lot to do with the flash-like speed and the flood of enjoyment that rushes through the bodies of competitive or avid runners when they hit the track (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.runnersworld.com\/health-injuries\/a20804932\/how-to-take-care-of-your-calves\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Calves assist your quads and hamstrings to move you forward. By implication, trained calves fire your legs with strength and take your running ability to a whole new level.<\/span><\/p>\n\n    <section class=\"ad-single-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-title-wrapper\">\n            <h3 class=\"ad-single-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_your_personalized\"><\/span>Get your personalized<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n            <span class=\"ad-single-sub-title color-green\">\n                <svg class=\"icon-sparkle\" width=\"36\" height=\"21\" viewBox=\"0 0 36 21\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                    <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"\n                          d=\"M34.6837 0.515943C34.8247 0.835947 34.9421 1.16291 34.9891 1.48987C35.1417 2.64466 35.3179 6.51949 35.2592 7.29863C35.2592 7.53515 35.1887 7.7995 35.0243 8.01516C34.7307 8.39777 33.9791 8.4256 33.5681 8.07081C33.4154 7.94559 33.3215 7.77863 33.2745 7.61863C33.1453 7.15254 33.0396 6.68645 32.9809 6.22035C32.8165 4.81512 32.6638 3.40293 32.5581 1.9977C32.5229 1.53161 32.6051 1.05856 32.6991 0.592466C32.7695 0.244637 33.251 -0.0197144 33.6973 0.00115537C34.2257 0.0289818 34.5546 0.230723 34.6837 0.515943ZM18.6184 9.78225C18.5734 9.67557 18.5344 9.57528 18.4971 9.47956C18.4178 9.27568 18.3465 9.09257 18.2426 8.91267C16.7159 6.24133 14.2615 3.86217 11.4665 1.60128C11.1377 1.33693 10.7267 1.08649 10.2687 0.919531C10.0221 0.829095 9.52885 0.843009 9.247 0.933445C9.03562 1.00301 8.88295 1.27432 8.92992 1.42736C9.01213 1.71954 9.18828 2.01868 9.4349 2.28303C11.0555 4.02913 12.6879 5.76829 14.3437 7.50048C14.8308 8.0068 15.3395 8.50887 15.8473 9.01L15.8473 9.01001C15.9883 9.14921 16.1293 9.28833 16.2697 9.42746C16.4811 9.64311 16.7159 9.85181 16.9626 10.0466C17.2327 10.2692 17.6437 10.4014 18.0547 10.2553C18.0691 10.2501 18.0836 10.245 18.0981 10.2399C18.1097 10.2358 18.1213 10.2318 18.1329 10.2278C18.3785 10.1424 18.6184 10.0589 18.6184 9.78225ZM1.98942 20.1407C2.17783 20.1221 2.37674 20.105 2.58175 20.0875C2.99012 20.0525 3.42272 20.0154 3.84492 19.9598C6.34632 19.6259 8.84771 19.292 11.3374 18.9442C11.8776 18.8676 12.406 18.7355 12.8875 18.5824C13.5334 18.3807 13.7566 18.0954 13.6509 17.7824C13.5452 17.4694 13.1224 17.2746 12.3826 17.2676C11.8776 17.2607 11.3374 17.2676 10.8559 17.3372C7.69683 17.8102 4.5378 18.2972 1.3905 18.7911C1.03819 18.8468 0.674137 18.9442 0.404034 19.0833C-0.2771 19.4242 -0.065712 19.9598 0.803314 20.092C1.01858 20.1228 1.25262 20.1258 1.51135 20.1291C1.66195 20.131 1.82092 20.133 1.98942 20.1407Z\"\n                          fill=\"#17B991\"\/>\n                <\/svg>\n               meal plan!\n            <\/span>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-desc-wrapper\">\n            <p class=\"ad-single-desc\">What's your main health goal?<\/p>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Sprinter_Calves_Workout_To_ Make_Your_Leg_Muscles_Pop\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Lose weight<\/a>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Sprinter_Calves_Workout_To_ Make_Your_Leg_Muscles_Pop\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Feel great<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n        <img class=\"ad-single-img\" alt=\"health-food\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"395\" height=\"383\" src=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/themes\/gridlove-child\/assets\/img\/ad\/health-food.webp\">\n    <\/section>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The calf muscles play a significant role when pushing up a steep hill and descending on the other side. When you are on the move, they act as the gas and brake pedal. <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/high-intensity-leg-workouts\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Leg muscles<\/a> are made up of butt and thigh muscles, which are responsible for maintaining balance, whether the body is stationary or in motion.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The hip extensor muscles, including the gluteus maximus, adductor magnus, and hamstrings, hip flexor muscles comprising rectus femoris and psoas major, and hamstrings are some of the essential muscles that must be routinely exercised (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/medium.com\/@SandCResearch\/how-do-strength-gains-transfer-to-sprinting-d895326741d5\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). High-velocity exercises that infuse the muscles with necessary strength are important.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/7-day-diet-plan-to-lose-10-pounds\/\">7 Day Diet Plan To Lose 10 Pounds For People In A Time Crunch<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Sprinter_Calves_Workout_To_ Make_Your_Leg_Muscles_Pop\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37316 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/5-6-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"sprinter calves\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/5-6.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/5-6-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/5-6.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/5-6-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/5-6.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The critical role that these muscles play in <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/hiking-vs-running\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">running<\/a> mechanics is part of the reason why they must be maintained and strengthened for optimal performance. Professor Steve Harridge of King&#8217;s College London pointed out that, &#8220;To be a great sprinter you need leg muscles that are dominated by fast-twitch muscle fibres because they shorten the muscle quickly and generate power&#8221; (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/sport\/olympics\/athletics\/the-science-of-sprinting-8005992.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Sprinter_Calves_Workout_To_ Make_Your_Leg_Muscles_Pop\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-31267 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/9-2-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"sprinter calves\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/9-2.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/9-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/9-2.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/9-2-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/9-2.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Building_Calf_Muscles\"><\/span>Building Calf Muscles<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To understand why it is necessary to build muscular calves, we first need to zero in on the calf&#8217;s benefits for the entire body. The calf is made up of two major muscles, which are the gastrocnemius and soleus. These muscle fibers have very high endurance capacity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We depend on our calves for support when we\u2019re standing and walking. Contrary to what is popular among gym-goers, the sprinter&#8217;s calves need more attention than most parts of the body, although it may not be the most easily noticeable part of a well-built body. It is like the unsung hero working quietly and continuously for the benefit of the <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/12-week-at-home-workout-plan\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">whole body<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Sprinter_Calves_Workout_To_ Make_Your_Leg_Muscles_Pop\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37672 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Group-3-1.png\" alt=\"building muscles\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Group-3-1.png 770w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Group-3-1-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Group-3-1.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Get_Bigger_Calves\"><\/span>How To Get Bigger Calves<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Getting bigger calves can be achieved by constant training of the calves for, at least, three days of the week. Some routine workouts to help in building calf muscles include (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.menshealth.com\/fitness\/a25742902\/best-calf-workouts\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In-To-Out_Standing_Calf_Raise\"><\/span><strong>In-To-Out Standing Calf Raise<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As the name signifies, this exercise works on both the calves&#8217; internal and external portions by putting proportionate pressure on them during the training. The process of achieving this is explained below:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Sprinter_Calves_Workout_To_ Make_Your_Leg_Muscles_Pop\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-31268 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/8-2-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"sprinter calves\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/8-2.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/8-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/8-2.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/8-2-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/8-2.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Find an elevated surface and stand on it.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sure the toes are facing each other.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensure that the back of each foot is extended from the raised surface. Then, find something to hold for support.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lower the back of the foot towards the ground until the calves are fully stretched out.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Push the heels off the ground.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Repeat the rising and falling of the heels ten times.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go again for another ten times, but this time, make sure the toes are pointing straight ahead.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do another ten reps with your feet forming the V shape.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Repeat the last three routines once again in that order.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Betterme will keep you laser-focused on your weight loss journey! Nutrient-packed meal plans, fat-blasting workouts, galvanizing challenges and much more. <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Sprinter_Calves_Workout_To_ Make_Your_Leg_Muscles_Pop\">Try using the app and see<\/a> for yourself!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Sprinter_Calves_Workout_To_ Make_Your_Leg_Muscles_Pop\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-31272 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/4-18-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"nutrition diet \" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/4-18.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/4-18-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/4-18.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/4-18-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/4-18.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cliffhanger_Stairs\"><\/span><strong>Cliffhanger Stairs<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The cliffhanger stairs is quite different as it does not make the lifting of the heels visible. It involves working up and down the stairways without allowing the back of the feet to contact the floor, like a ballerina but not on tiptoes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It may be challenging to maintain this pose initially; hence it is advisable to use the stair rails for support. However, the weight of the body should not be carried by this support. The weight should be naturally carried by the legs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depending on how long the stairway is, you should walk up and down the stairs for 60 seconds. This should be repeated five times with a relaxing time of 30 seconds in between every 60 seconds. The whole routine should not take less than 10 minutes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Sprinter_Calves_Workout_To_ Make_Your_Leg_Muscles_Pop\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37369 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/7-11-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"sprinter calves\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/7-11.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/7-11-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/7-11.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/7-11-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/7-11.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Seated_Calf_Raise\"><\/span><strong>Seated Calf Raise<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This workout to grow a healthy calf requires the use of a machine. It works solely on building the soleus muscles of the calves. Here is how to go about it:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Settle into the calf raising machine.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The front of each foot should be placed on each side of the machine&#8217;s raised surfaces.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let the back of your feet move as far down as possible until the back of the lower leg is stretched.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lift the heels as high as possible by sinking the front of the feet into the elevated surfaces on each side.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When the heels are as high as possible, maintain this pose for a second, then bring it back to the starting position.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Repeat this up and down motion of the feet 20 times to make one set.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Repeat until you have pushed through four sets.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Sprinter_Calves_Workout_To_ Make_Your_Leg_Muscles_Pop\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-31271 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/5-13-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"sprinter calves\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/5-13.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/5-13-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/5-13.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/5-13-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/5-13.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Building_Female_Sprinter_Calves\"><\/span>Building Female Sprinter Calves<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In most circumstances, women do not appreciate excessively bulgy calves. They usually want their processes of building calf muscle to yield finely shaped and impressive calves, which will look gorgeous in a stunning pair of heels.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Therefore, it is not difficult to understand that the <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/full-body-workouts-for-men\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">workouts<\/a> involved in building most female olympic sprinter calves may be slightly different from their male counterparts. Most sprinters train for a strong calf to improve their endurance and running capacity (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.womenshealthmag.com\/fitness\/g27470583\/best-calf-exercises\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Some of the workouts recommended in achieving a stunning female calf are:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Calf_Raise\"><\/span><strong>Calf Raise<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stand upright with the feet kept slightly apart.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tighten the stomach muscles while lifting the back of the feet by pressing the front of it to the ground.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maintain this pose before slowly bringing the heel to the floor.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>BetterMe app will kick you out of the mental funk, shake off your extra weight, rid you off you energy-zapping habits, and help you sculpt the body of your dreams. Intrigued? Hurry up and <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Sprinter_Calves_Workout_To_ Make_Your_Leg_Muscles_Pop\">change your life for the better<\/a>!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Sprinter_Calves_Workout_To_ Make_Your_Leg_Muscles_Pop\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37524 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/5-12-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"sprinter calves\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/5-12.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/5-12-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/5-12.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/5-12-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/5-12.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Inward_Calf_Raise\"><\/span><strong>Inward Calf Raise<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start with the feet slightly apart and toes forming an inverted V shape.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tighten the muscles of the stomach while lifting the heels.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maintain this position when the heels are further from the ground.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Return the heels to the floor, slowly.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Outward_Calf_Raise\"><\/span><strong>Outward Calf Raise<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start with the feet slightly apart and form a V shape with toes pointing outwards.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tighten the abs while lifting the heels and maintain the pose with the raised heels.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Slowly bring the heels back to the starting position.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Repeat this motion 15 times.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The workouts to make your leg muscles pop require as much energy and commitment as needed in training other muscles of the body. To really work on the sprinter calves, you\u2019ll need to stock up on unwavering dedication and determination. To have that boost to work on your calves harder, alway keep in mind that they play a paramount role in supporting virtually your every basic movement (sitting, standing, walking and the list goes on).<\/span><\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Sprinter_Calves_Workout_To_ Make_Your_Leg_Muscles_Pop\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a>\n<p><iframe title=\"Create Happines now\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xLxjdQ4DYdg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DISCLAIMER\"><\/span><b>DISCLAIMER:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This article is intended for general informational purposes only and does not address individual circumstances. It is not a substitute for professional advice or help and should not be relied on to make decisions of any kind. Any action you take upon the information presented in this article is strictly at your own risk and responsibility!<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SOURCES\"><\/span><b>SOURCES:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.womenshealthmag.com\/fitness\/g27470583\/best-calf-exercises\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9 best calf exercises to give you toned legs like no other<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2019, womenshealthmag.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.runnersworld.com\/health-injuries\/a20804932\/how-to-take-care-of-your-calves\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calf Stretches and Calf Workouts to Run Stronger and Prevent Injury<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2019, runnersworld.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/medium.com\/@SandCResearch\/how-do-strength-gains-transfer-to-sprinting-d895326741d5\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How do strength gains transfer to sprinting?<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2017, medium.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.menshealth.com\/fitness\/a25742902\/best-calf-workouts\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Train for Bigger, Better Calf Muscles<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(2019, menshealth.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/sport\/olympics\/athletics\/the-science-of-sprinting-8005992.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The science of sprinting<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2012, independent.co.uk)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sprinter Calves Workout Have you ever wondered how sprinters move at such a high speed and also manage to bask in that explosive power during competitions? 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The simple answer is that they have learned the rudiments of building the sprinter <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/the-top-5-exercises-for-slim-and-beautiful-calves\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">calves<\/a>. How well the calves are developed has a lot to do with the flash-like speed and the flood of enjoyment that rushes through the bodies of competitive or avid runners when they hit the track (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.runnersworld.com\/health-injuries\/a20804932\/how-to-take-care-of-your-calves\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Calves assist your quads and hamstrings to move you forward. By implication, trained calves fire your legs with strength and take your running ability to a whole new level.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The calf muscles play a significant role when pushing up a steep hill and descending on the other side. When you are on the move, they act as the gas and brake pedal. <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/high-intensity-leg-workouts\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Leg muscles<\/a> are made up of butt and thigh muscles, which are responsible for maintaining balance, whether the body is stationary or in motion.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The hip extensor muscles, including the gluteus maximus, adductor magnus, and hamstrings, hip flexor muscles comprising rectus femoris and psoas major, and hamstrings are some of the essential muscles that must be routinely exercised (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/medium.com\/@SandCResearch\/how-do-strength-gains-transfer-to-sprinting-d895326741d5\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). High-velocity exercises that infuse the muscles with necessary strength are important.<\/span ..."},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/sprinter-calves\/","url":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/sprinter-calves\/","name":"Sprinter Calves Workout To Make Your Leg Muscles Pop - BetterMe","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/sprinter-calves\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/sprinter-calves\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/1-11.jpg","dateModified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01+00:00","description":"Exercising the SPRINTER CALVES are essential in gaining stamina and enjoying a high speed. How do you achieve that? 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