Lower Leg Exercises

Lower Leg Exercises
1 Seated Calve Raise

Seated Calve Raise
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 Smith Machine Standing Calve Raises

Standing Calve Raise - Using the smith machine and the shoulder pad as shown takes some of the stress off of the back and neck area. This also takes the risk off of trying to balance heavy weights. Shown in this photo is the lower of flexed phase of the lift.
Mid Position and Finished Position

3 Free Standing DB Calve Raises

The objective of free standing calve raises is primarily joint stabilization. Hockey is a game of balance and the stronger the ankles the better the transfer of power into skating skills. Using dumbbells, raise and lower body weight as shown feeling slight stretch at bottom (SLIGHT) and extending to full contraction. Down slowly in control and explode upwards.
4 Toe Raise

(anterior tibia)

This exercise is used for primarily for skating skills that utilize foot/ankle flexion such as gliding, stopping, control skating etc. The muscles on the front of the leg provide stability during execution. On tight turn skills, this muscle is the primary mover on the punch in. Extend and flex as shown. Hold at top of position for 1 second. This exercise can be perform standing as in (3) but more sport specific when knees flexed.
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