Tight Calves are a common lament among runners. I frequently hear about how runners, from beginners to experts, constantly battle tightness in their calf muscles. There are multiple underlying factors that can contribute to this, but at the end of the day, running thousands of steps are a big burden to all your muscles…but the calves can especially take the brunt of this. Because of this, routine maintenance of your calf muscles is extremely helpful for keeping you going.
Today’s video covers three simple ways to stay on top of your calf flexibility. If you find these helpful please let me know and share this video with anyone who struggles with calf tightness. Enjoy!
Video: Hip capsule stretches and preparing to run!