Have tight calves?

Let me know if this applies to you:

• Took up running for the first time.

• Came back to running after a hiatus.

• Did only running during the pandemic because gyms were closed.

• Working from home.

• Standing on your feet for long periods of time.

If so, try this exercise.

It’s called a heel drop, or also known as an eccentric heel raise.

For this exercise, you’ll start with your heels raised then come down very slowly. Once you’re at the bottom, you’ll quickly come back up.

If you’ve been in physical therapy, this exercise will usually be used for someone who has any pain, injury, or inflammation by their Achilles; in general pain or discomfort with their calves as well.

The great thing is that it can be done where there’s an elevated surface.

No need for expensive or extensive fitness equipment!

If you’re in an apartment or home? Think of the staircase.

If you’re in an open gym like Equinox, Blink, NYSC (“TMPL”), or Crunch? Go to the personal training area or group fitness section and use the steppers. That’s what I’m using for the video.

At the park? Go to an elevated surface.

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