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The soleus muscle in the calf, though only 1% of your body weight, can do big things to improve the metabolic health in the rest of your body if activated correctly. Now researchers at the University of Houston are pioneering the “soleus pushup” which effectively elevates muscle metabolism for hours, even while sitting.
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[@dexterm2003]

Here are my key takeaways from reading the article: A soleus push up (SPU) consists of lifting the knee so that the foot makes a 30 degree angle while seated. Participants engaged in the activity for 270 minutes (4.5 hrs) without fatigue. This is due to the unique nature of the soleus muscle in that it does not deplete its stored glycogen during the SPU unlike other muscles which would during similar activities. The SPU is easily performed while someone is in a seated and otherwise completely sedentary state. A modest tempo of SPU is still capable in delivering the stated results and that rate of activity is significantly lower than what would be considered moderate exercise ie brisk walking. The prolonged SPU protocol is able to increase metabolism for greater than 3 hours post exercise. This is in contrast to most accuse exercise which does not have significant post exercise metabolic effect. (That is what I gathered from the paper, I have no idea if that is correct). The SPU protocol was able to produce a significant effect on blood glucose sensitivity and insulin resistance in the study participants and as such is an excellent activity for diabetics or pre-diabetics. Increased angle movement significantly increased soleus activation. SPU is a significantly different exercise than a weighted calf raise since it does not deplete local glycogen stores and does not cause muscle fatigue. ( I don't think the vast majority of people could do calf raises for +4 hrs). An SPU caused approximately double the activation that normal walking would produce in the soleus muscle itself. SPU exercise was able to cause a significant reduction in blood VLDL levels while burning fat and carbohydrates. SPU activity burns between 100-200 kcal/3 hr session depending on intensity. SPU exercise produces double the aerobic level of activity than seated. This is what I gathered from my reading of the article. I am not part of the research team and am not a doctor and most importantly not your doctor. That said it seems that adding SPU exercise to an untrained persons regular activity can have significant positive impacts. If you can make a habit of doing this while seated you could gain significant benefits over remaining sedentary. The simplicity of the exercise means that you could perform the SPU while working at a desk or seated watching TV or even driving and so could accumulate time easily without significant changes to routine or environment.

[@peternyc]

@Michael Dexter, thanks for sharing this.

[@HAL9000.]

I thought he said it’s not as simple as a heel lift and you need specialist equipment to get it right and activate the correct muscle - obviously using bio feedback.

[@dexterm2003]

@@HAL9000. using feedback you can see if the contraction is effective but ultimately from the paper if you raise the heel to 30 degrees you get maximum contraction. The SPU position pretty effectively isolates the soleus muscle. Then if you place your hand on your calf you can feel the contraction and then train yourself to repeat the contraction. Would that be as easy to learn manually rather than with the biofeedback? Probably not but the soleus is pretty easy to find it is the large flat muscle on the outside of your calf. Just make sure it contracts.

[@PugetSoundComedy]

Hey @Michael Dexter you seem to understand this well... Thanks for that! Have you seen this video? kzbin.info/www/bejne/b3i6kqGlo62napI Is it as simple as he states... Basically straight knee calf raise exercises primarily gastro-Calf muscle and bent knee/seated primarily exercises soleus-calf muscle? So, as long as we're seated we're probably mostly doing it right and just feel the soleus contract?

[@kathycarlson7947]

THANK you for these specific instructions. My husband and I (in our 70s) are beginning to do this now. I'm so grateful.

[@KenDBerryMD]

This is an exciting break-through for folks stuck sitting at a desk for hours each day!

[@paolamolinari364]

It sure is! Thanks for sharing!

[@PugetSoundComedy]

@kenberrymd could you do a video explaining how we might do this exercise properly without all the lab equipment they're taking about? Saw this video... Had two parts explaining soleus anatomy and you're braniac contacts I'm sure can figure the 'how to' of this for us... If this is true would be amazing :- ) kzbin.info/www/bejne/hovUiJJvf9tkqM0

[@PugetSoundComedy]

Woot woot Dr. Berry Did it! You're Awesome Dr Berry! For anyone that wants the How To... kzbin.info/www/bejne/pqOpYZdqpdJqoJI

[@patwalkins2061]

It works, really 👍🏼👍🏼

[@daveboracay2132]

@@patwalkins2061 How long did you do it for and how much did it reduce your glucose level?

[@NefariouZ32]

As metal drummers, we play a bass drum with each foot. He soleus pushup appears to be exactly the same as a "heel up" double kick technique. We can play at breakneck speeds (north of 230bpm) 16th notes for an hour once trained. I never really understood why I don't get tired doing it this way, but this makes a lot of sense. Sounds like metal drumming is incredibly good for your health. There are also very, very few overweight metal drummers. Some things are starting to click.

[@vivonew7670]

It means drummers are not diabetics . I should learn drumming too 😅

[@bobbrown200111]

Two words. Vinnie Paul. Kidding your statement makes sense.

[@Agent707]

Cardio and metabolic health are distinct albeit interrelated systems. While playing bass drums (especially Heavy Metal) is great for *metabolism*, it doesn't necessarily confer *cardio* benefits. There are still risks that stem from sustained compression of the sciatic nerves and blood vessels while sitting for long periods of time referred to as "Sitting Disease." I only mention this so people don't think they can sit for 8+ hours a day without risks, even if they do this "SPU" exercise.

[@laszloczovek3056]

ThiS is the best news ever! As a 64 yr. old on again off again drummer, picked it up seriously in the last few years, (usually play along with lamb of god every morning), and no wonder it feels so good!

[@rushbeverytime]

instructions unclear ear bleeding

[@RealMonoid]

As a lazy person, this is very exciting news to me.

[@paleamigo8575]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@nomandad2000]

My first thought

[@hellie_el]

exactly!

[@tonybob791]

As a lazy person and a fan of McDonalds I am excited about the "secret sauce" that he is talking about.

[@hellie_el]

@@tonybob791 :D :D :D

[@eileenmcgann1043]

I did this for 30 minutes. BG dropped from 6.9 to 5.9 I am amazed and delighted. Thank you

[@Myeternalperspective]

Did you lose weight as well?

[@eileenmcgann1043]

@@Myeternalperspective luckily don't need to lose weight! As far as I know the research just talks about blood glucose

[@Moudiremoo]

Did you try to walk and then measure? Maybe same result as walking?

[@eileenmcgann1043]

@@Moudiremoo actually walking does very little to improve my glucose readings

[@mwm33333]

Eileen -- if you did something like move your arm in a bicep curl, but no weight, would it also drop BG at the same rate?

[@flamewheel75]

During my time as an Undergraduate Student, I only had one professor and one class that I remember and learned more than all the other's - it was Marc Hamilton. Superb person with incredible teaching and lecture formats for his courses. I'm so glad to see hes still there and still killing it on the research!

[@motomarty8269]

As a truck driver I can definitely see the benefit if in fact it does work. I’d like to volunteer for a study.

[@dizikiwitar6209]

As a person with ADD i feel like ive been doing this unknowingly my whole life whenever i was forced to sitdown

[@royalexroy]

Me too but mine is more like heel bouncing. Is it the same thing?

[@Alfakenybodee]

@@royalexroy nope, You need to do it just like in the video.

[@elic.2443]

Except I don't usually tap my foot like that and I'm going to have to retrain myself to do it this way

[@Mohacks]

It's actually amazing to get to these very helpful science-based videos, a simple trick done while seated could help you lower your glucose levels, and have a better metabolism overall, Well Done!

[@santoshlucas9876]

Thank you, University of Houston, Dr. Marc Hamilton and the entire team for sharing this important discovery with the wider world. Warm wishes for many successes to you all!🌸💫🙏

[@GrimShizuri]

"So, how do you perform a soleus pushup? In brief, while seated with feet flat on the floor and muscles relaxed, the heel rises while the front of the foot stays put. When the heel gets to the top of its range of motion, the foot is passively released to come back down. The aim is to simultaneously shorten the calf muscle while the soleus is naturally activated by its motor neurons."

[@IGeorge94]

Isn't thst just Calf Raises?

[@nomandad2000]

@@IGeorge94 exactly. Wtf

[@relaxationstation7B]

Calf raises are lifting nearly 100% of your body weight and mainly activate the gastrocnemius muscle. The soleus pushup is designed to be sustained for around 1 hour of time. It's low intensity and since you're sitting you're only lifting 1% of your total body weight. It's completely different than a calf raise even though the motion looks similar.

[@IGeorge94]

@@relaxationstation7B So seated calf raises? Gyms had that for a while. Though maybe this will get people to use it more.

[@lolitis01]

@@IGeorge94 You can call it whatever you like, that doesn't really matter. The claims are about what the movement supposedly does according to their research, not about a new way to move that no one has ever done before.

[@paul7220]

"it' a very specific moment that's designed where we use some technologies that aren't necessarily available to the public". In other words, "it's a sitting calf raise, but what a shame if I couldn't monetize this discovery by inventing some fancy tool you have to hook to that tells you if you are doing it correct or not"

[@Evrastrim]

scientists are so obviously biological, they also want money

[@albr4]

right. You can see what the movement is in the video, even if you aren't doing it 100% correct using the scientific devices, the muscles will still be activating in a similar way and it will still produce a similar benefit, similar to any exercise in the gym, you can lift weights without proper form and you'll get gains from it but maybe not as much as if an trainer told you how to do it properly.

[@Soul-Aquisition]

How cool is that?? Love these kinds of discoveries. I appreciate your research, and the enlightenment it brings to us minions.

[@abrahamjohn2601]

Am having cetapin in 1000mg two times a day. 6th Feb 2023 - I did this for 3 minutes today. i was at 161 before this exercise, then after doing exercise i went to 181. After 51 minutes it became 161 7th Feb 2023 - I did this for 10 minutes today. Right After doing exercise i was at 190. after 37 minutes i became 150.

[@vidaalavi6504]

Hi and thank u, is there risk of hypoglycemia during this exercise ?

[@ambulowan]

Hmmm, i always do this naturally in some other form of "shaking" with my legs. People always tell me to stop as they think this shows nervousness. But im never nervous i always just have the instinct to move. This could be related.

[@adoboFosho]

No you have restless leg syndrome

[@bitbagger]

LOL I was going to say the exact thing! People been telling me for years to calm down and not shake my legs that way. Somehow unfortunately I don't think it's exact replication of the desired movement, but as you say it could be related and maybe even give us some of the benefit described in this research. 😀

[@mygirldarby]

A biofeedback company like Muse could make a device that will show you in real time whether you're doing the movement correctly. They seem to be doing that already, so it wouldn't be hard for a company to make a commercial version. I would buy it for sure.

[@mikeissquashed7700]

Why use a device? That being said, I wear a continuous blood glucose monitor... which showed just by copying the movement of the test subject in the video made my numbers drop significantly!

[@morgan1719]

You're the perfect customer! In fact, simple "shakey leg" does the job, but research investments have to be monetized, so they'll come out with a machine to tell the mouse if it's running on the wheel with precisely the correct gait, any variation will result in no improvement. At least that's what the marketing team says.🙄

[@iq-ride9329]

@@mikeissquashed7700 How many times do you do thee exercise to see results?

[@mikeissquashed7700]

@@iq-ride9329 10-20mins 100reps repeated sporadically during that time.

[@hossamalbyaa5319]

I want to thank the team I mean the genius team who think about this and give the time for research

[@albr4]

Is this movement using the same muscles as when you're sitting down and bouncing your leg up and down, like when you're anxious or bored, or when you're listening to music? Couid people be already using this exercise technique without knowing it, and perhaps when your blood sugar is too high you subconsiously start the leg bouncing to lower it when you sit down for too long, rather than being caused by anxiety like many people believe, and perhaps the people who do not have this subconsious leg bouncing movement are those that are at higher risk of obesity?

[@blackumbrella6199]

This research fails to answer one important question: Is it possible to shorten the session from 3 hours to less than 30 minutes by increasing the intensity of the exercise (such as placing dumbbells above the knees, for example)? I admit that I usually sit in front of my computer screen all day, but I have work and tasks to complete, and I just can't focus on them while performing this 3 hours soleus push-up.

[@tinydisk28]

fantastic research very keen to find out from the Marc team how to do this correctly, hoping for a follow-up in due course when they have completed that

[@jgold501]

I emailed the professor to ask for specifics of protocol and no response. why don’t they say what the exact protocol is and what equipment is needed if any?

[@mdpulmonology2917]

Will adding weight above the knees improve the results? Does pushing the toes down while lying down give the same effect?

[@christinegorman3629]

Soooo….how do you do the exercise? Demo would have been nice since you said it wasn’t as simple as doing a heel raise.

[@TheAzraf123]

NEED A VIDEO ON HOW TO DO IT PERFECTLY

[@adnanaydin-r7t]

I did the SPU over a 10 week period. Unfortunately it did not help at all. My A1C was 5.6 before and went up to 5.9 after. The positive research results were achieved with the help of a stimulating device for the Soleus muscle. A. Aydins, PhD Nutrition

[@KannadigaINTEL]

Thanks for great discovery and sharing with the world...this will help the humankind ❤️

[@Overthere_World]

Do you have to do "Soleus Push-ups" for hours? This means that at any time throughout the day, once you sit down you have to start doing it and keep doing it, and even then you may still not get enough time. Maybe I understand wrong?

[@jguix]

What about playing the bass drum? Does it activate the soleus?. It is really extenuating when you're not used to it

[@CowboyBobDuke]

I don't think so ... unless you play the drum by raising your heels with toes planted

[@jackjhmc820]

Health benefits from 50+ contration per minute and doing it for 4 hours with 30 or 15 degrees ankle lift. Been doing it for 10 minutes, and I am not sure if I could keep doing it for hours! You need patience and concentration to do these.... my ankle already feel tired even if my calf is OK...

[@Poetry4Peace]

Slwoly but surely ma frend

[@jackjhmc820]

@Beatnik I am doubting the benefits from the specified rate of contraction from the experiment. Folks like me can do it slower as long as i can continue to contract me the sol. muscle, because my ankle can't handle the rapid lifts of 50+ per minute as outlined in their paper, as shown by this video too

[@Poetry4Peace]

@Beatnik get A LIFE! lol 😂🤣

[@ibrahimali3735]

I am a diabetic type 2 and am doing a keto diet from time to time accompanied with intermittent fasting... what will happen to my ketones bodies I produce as my fuel? Does SPU consume my ketones as there will not be enough blood glucose levels and fat as well. It's a good thing to have a lower level of vLDL glysride by SPU. Is it possible to prepare a tool to help a grown up person practicing SPU. THANK YOU 💞 TOO MUCH

[@victors1689]

So for how many hours per day does one need to do this pushup for?

[@dexterm2003]

They did it for 3-4.5 hrs but there is no recommended time. The hallmark of the activity is that you can do it while seated and sustain it for that long without fatigue.

[@hitturkey24]

I made half an hour my . BG raised from 130 to 153

[@AhnastasiaRose]

Came here after hearing about it on the Huberman Lab podcast. Excited to see where research into this goes!

[@Poetry4Peace]

SAMEEE :D

[@pitou5912]

do you achieve this soleus activation with jump rope?

[@Nando_lifts2021]

So he says it's not the same as a calf raise. So how exactly do you do this pushup. A how to video will be appreciated!

[@aminal-sulami8444]

Is it applied for two legs simultaneously or only one.

[@Mediagix]

Can you please add instructions?

[@aadizahoor1]

Thnakuou Dr. Marc Hamilton

[@SD-ip2wb]

So why does he say it’s not as simple as doing the movement? Because they want to develop a biofeedback monitor that they will sell to people to state it’s necessary to monitor the movement...

[@GEEZYEA777]

Literally just click the study within the bio. This form of therapy applies minimal glycogen on the area in order to work because the muscle fibers in the area are weak. It's not as simple as an "exercise" yet it can be for those that exercise on a daily basis with proper diet for years; But not someone that needs to gradually work towards garnering a healthy, functional body

[@mislavsprajc669]

jesus, people make a conspiracy out of everything

[@susanconley8576]

So how do we do it properly?

[@ranabanerjee7955]

Please let me know, how many counts each sitting and how many sittings in a day is recommended to control blood sugar?

[@jjm4341]

How many pushups per day are required?

[@srenbro916]

I think it is something you should try to make a habit of doing all the time, you are sitting, but hey, he will in a short while publish a book about it

[@SRoger5211]

Since it may differ from person to person, use a glucometer to measure it. 1. First measure it before starting the exercise, 2. Do this exercise for 10 minutes on day 1, measure it after 5 minutes, 3. Repeat it for 10 or 15 days by increasing it by 10 minutes everyday, 4. It will reach a plateau, that is the maximum benefit you would be able to get. Please post your results for everyone's benefit.

[@dexterm2003]

They did it continually for 3-4.5 hours at a steady pace.

[@hossamalbyaa5319]

It’s really awesome informative totally breakthrough thanks for science and scientists keep it up thanks a lot again

[@MrEdrettig]

Is this the motion made by a person sitting in and rocking a rocking chair? That can be done without elevating the heel but it can also be done, and done more naturally, by elevating the heel in a way that seems identical to the movement shown in the video.

[@MrEdrettig]

@Beatnik Mr/Ms. Beatnik, your response is rather ungenerous. If you reread what I wrote, you will see that I am trying to understand the movement as I might experience it in everyday life. I posted a question as to the nature of the movement described, rather than a judgment about the work of the researchers (which, by the way, is quite impressive). I am a bit puzzled as to what seems to have ticked you off. Have a great day. Ed

[@Deusnaoinspiracarnes]

Parabéns por essa pesquisa "fico" 12 horas sentado e sou diabético tipo dois; vou começar a fazer no próximo plantão!!! DEUS CONTINUE DANDO INTELIGÊNCIA PARA HOMENS OU MULHERES QUE DE ALGUMA FORMA O PROCURA A USAR PARA O BEM ESTAR DO SEU PRÓXIMO!!!!...✊👍🙏😍😍😍 PARABÉNS DOUTOR!!! DEUS SEJA LOUVADO!!!...🙏👉📖💯⚖

[@JoeKaye959]

🙄

[@gabrielalfaia8154]

@@JoeKaye959 He said he stays seated 12 hours daily and that he is going to do that exercise in his job because he has type 2 diabetes. He is thanking the doctors and god for giving them intelligence to discover stuff.

[@TheTXMamaDuck]

So why not open this up to all people? Or is this technique going to require a doctor's prescription or order for physical therapy and a bunch of tests?

[@ijay6501]

So ankle flexing count towards activating this muscle?

[@hd11_88]

If this is neither sitted calf raises nor ankle lifts, what is it? And how to perform?

[@melidadazamunoz3437]

Pero para obtener resultados hay que hacerlo 4 horas diarias?

[@voypoelaire6069]

No Amiga. el dr lo que da a entender alli es que puedes hacerlo por 4 hora y no te ocurrira nada malo ni te cansaras ni alteraras tu ritmo cardiaco etc etc etc

[@voypoelaire6069]

En definitiva si te sientas en tu ordenador o a ver tv por una hora sin levantarte haces el sensillo movimiento y punto por esa hora 👍

[@ashalatha5048]

Sir Great video to human mankind But one question is u day 50% reduction in blood glucose. So to achieve this, how many minutes a day a person has to do this exercise AS per tour Research data sir Keen to know this sir n pl reply Thanks n regards

[@ವಿರೋಧನ್ಯೂಸ್ವಿರೋಧದನಂತರವೇಶಾಂತಿ]

How many have tested this? Is it working? Answer in percentage

[@maxlensherr]

How to just do a soleus pushup?

[@69gringo69]

How many reps and how many sets do I need to do at my desk though?

[@yaritabringasperez6295]

Por cuánto tiempo debo hacer ese movimiento a diario para tener resultados?

[@SantuarioPay]

Las sesiones son de 3 horas, puedes intentar hacerlo mientras estás trabajando o viendo alguna película

[@gammond82]

Sweet! Keep it up. Let's find a way to help everyone obtain a healthier way of life.

[@drumsanddance]

This is really exciting. But, why does the doc say that it's not just as simple as lifting your heel up and down (especially when the test subject seems to be doing just that). Am I missing something?

[@Saintjohn2711]

expect a product coming out soon.

[@rebeccapage4411]

If this goes into testing, I am interested in joining the study.

[@ItineranteCata]

How is this different from seated calf raises?

[@fufirin]

What about varicose veins from prolonged sitting?

[@medosaleh4157]

How long do we do these exercises؟ and after a meal or at any time?

[@meshoshosho-fl1id]

i dont know the number of repititons...I think after the meal by 110 minutes approximately......my greetings.....

[@ptg7712]

Keep innovating and improving.

[@sunburtkiss3s]

Isn't this just tapping, bouncing, or shaking your leg while sitting? I do this to think while I am sitting doing my work. It helps me concentrate and focus. Is this not the same as that?

[@PrasannaSimhaM]

No its not - here we are doing passive lengthening and active contraction of the soleus keeping quads etc relaxed and gastronemiuis hardly contracting

[@toomanymarys7355]

@@PrasannaSimhaM You don't really use your gastronemius when bouncing though....

[@jaboneros7540]

please bring the technology to the masses so a lot of people will benefit from this exercise. a wearable high pair of socks with sensors, connected to a mobile device with graphs perhaps?

[@jdiritto701]

Wonder if the fuel would be utilized even if a stim unit is forcing the contract-relax cycle?

[@SLiCkJo]

Who else is here from Andrew Huberman’s lab? 😆

[@sihamwong3228]

Me ! 😅😅

[@judesterzed]

Me! 😂

[@johnmachter40]

which episode was it in?

[@Th3MagicBullet]

would seated calf raises (with weights) accelerate this effect? Say, 5 sets of 15 or something like that? There’s a heck of a lot more work/effort for the soleus muscle when stacked with 50 pounds.

[@7alibis]

I don’t think so since working the soleus muscle “hours without fatigue” is what keeps the metabolic rate high for a very long time.

[@ht699]

So... Would a TENS help achieve the 4hr goal? If so, where exactly would one place it and at what strength and interval? 🤔 (I'm not a kinesthetically educated person.)

[@a.f.s.3004]

The seated calf raise machine at your gym will work the soleus muscle to obtain the results he is talking about. For some reason the video withholds that info.

[@joannemorrison9492]

but the video does not say you have to have weight bearing on your knees whereas the gym ones say you do.

[@a.f.s.3004]

@@joannemorrison9492 Right, but adding resistance won’t hurt and should speed up the process because the soleus muscle will be working harder.

[@BorchikYes]

this has some good potential if researched further

[@Troy1g]

How long is the session to last?

[@russmoore5584]

They did it on and off for approximately 4 1/2 hours of an 8 hour work day. The longest breaks they took between pushup episodes was 4 minutes.

[@analog2]

How long was the single session mentioned @ 1:30.

[@dexterm2003]

3-4.5 hours

[@spanishpeaches2930]

How long is a session though ?

[@Bandhu241]

The procedure seems to be similar to a sitting calf raise without all the jargon. It prevents me from getting sore after running and I do it everyday. The exercise does lower glucose a little, but not as much as squats or hip thrusts.

[@Poetry4Peace]

Exactly my pains are less than ever tho i also strecth legs with res band in mornings, like when i had partay and im apparently the HGH stamina, crazy energy bhangra dancer ahah a little hammy pain but my knees and calfs were PRACTIALLY FINE doing these little thangs HELP SOO MUCH (keep it up MEE)

[@Poetry4Peace]

@Beatnik reta rd lol 😂🤣

[@___Truth___]

@Beatnik Exactly, if blood glucose can lower by 50% by just using less than 1% of your bodys weight than that is a WORLD OF A DIFFERENCE better than using all the weight that comes with Squats or Hip Thrusts. You're literally getting more for doing less. So how is this person concluding that Hip Thrusts or Squats are better when your are literally exerting yourself more to not get as much lowering of blood glucose.

[@TacosnZorro]

The difference is going until exhaustion. You get there faster with squats and hip thrusts. Much faster. This seems to have no end.

[@traceler]

you need to do it for 4.5 hours ( in the research study) and may burn around 100-250 kilo calories, equivalent to 1-2 tbsp of oil.

[@mamnoona]

Is it the same as in climbing?

[@eveb.6568]

Does SPU work while standing? Or must it be done whilst sitting only? Also, how long minimum do you have to do it for?

[@jaymueller2418]

I’ll file this under too good to be true until other labs replicate it and there are clinical correlates that are beneficial and sustained.

[@voypoelaire6069]

in this link on page 5 it shows how the posture and the angle of the movement should be

[@buxtehude123]

Doc briefly mentioned biofeedback machine This is probably what he meant by tech " unavailable to public. Tho such machines are easily purchased.

[@Nando_lifts2021]

How is this not a heellift whole sitting? Makes me think I'm doing it wrong

[@voypoelaire6069]

Gentlemen, you should read the complete study and carefully, DR. He did it with that duration to show that whoever wants and can do it for more than 3 hours if he wants to do it and even for more since said muscle will not be exhausted taking into account that there are people who can last sitting for 4 and up to 5 hours without moving. With the addition that even a person of 80 years of age can do it. Demonstrating with this that it is not contraindicated for anyone, everyone can do it and the time they want half an hour one hour two hours three hours four etc etc etc. People ask? I mean, when do I start, should I continue sitting for 4 hours without resting? NO. Since I remind you that the soleus muscles are activated when you walk too and you are not resting. It means that if you feel like going to the bathroom you can go and nothing happens. 1. Duration time: The one you want if you are a person who spends sitting for more than an hour 2. How to do the exercise: Through this investigation, the doctor summed up the contraction generated by the soleus muscle with electric shocks but without electric shock devices, only monitoring if the simple movement isolated the muscle and produced the same results as with electric shocks and it was positive. and if the exercise is as simple as the DRA does in the video and I have already tried it eating a great cocktail of carbohydrates and it really works !!!!!!

[@Lukex29]

Is this like a calf raise?

[@golfshoe9321]

My questions for the author: assuming a cadence of 60 pumps/min and doing the math for 4 hours, results in 14,400 total pumps. Can one increase the cadence to achieve the total pumps spread across waking time? Sitting for even an hour is a challenge, nevermind 4 hours. Let's say i increase the cadence to 120 - that would half the time..can i do 1 hour in the morning and 1 hour in the evening and achieve the same net result?

[@AlexandroGarcia6492]

The woman in the video did them pretty slow, i think thats probably because if you move your calves too fast then the Achiles tendon elasticity will overtake in the exercise

[@shanti888]

What about using a tens machine to contract that muscle ?

[@stephenborton9765]

IT WORKS...INCREDIBLE

[@elskebabe]

Does tis effect also occur in people with ADHD, who are constantly tapping their foot in a more rapid pace?

[@Saintjohn2711]

I had have hypertension just recently and when I did the soleus push up for just two days my bp is normal. I can't believe this isn't going viral!!

[@KJ99otis]

Imagine what results you would have by adding hibiscus tea.

[@alk734]

This is very old, I know this about ten years ago

[@timwheeless]

I believe the take away is 270 minutes. I believe it will work, but in order to get the full benefit a person must do this SPU for about 270 minutes. It is not a quick fix by no means that I can see, but for those that are willing to sit for long hours it can be a game changer.

[@Saintjohn2711]

One can do it intermittently totalling 270 minutes each day.

[@bbtiwari6837]

Excellent undaunting spirit congratulations 👏🎉😌🎉👏🙏😷

[@iq-ride9329]

What I find lacking is the number of repetition or the amount of time that should be spent on this exercise, and how to measure the progress or the benefit.

[@meshoshosho-fl1id]

i was just thinking of the same question....tell me if u know the answer....my greetings...

[@iq-ride9329]

@@meshoshosho-fl1id No info. They want to commercialize it that's why.

[@Saintjohn2711]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/pn-bdmaFar96itU

[@craiglowden5995]

Yes, in that regard video was useless

[@lpodverde]

How does this compare to 4 sets of 20 squats in terms of blood sugar lowering? I'd rather do that than an hour of this.

[@GK-qc5ry]

My feet and legs are always fidgety under the office desk anyway but nice to know I'm buying some calories off. Goes to show humans shouldn't be seated for hours on end in one place.

[@BobF510]

The wisdom in this content initiated significant personal evolution. A similar book I read was pivotal in my development. "A Life Unplugged: Reclaiming Reality in a Digital Age" by Theodore Blaze

[@ElidanVideos]

So ADHDers who do thousands of these a day are golden. Thank!

[@Aillio]

OK, so its It’s a very specific movement that right now requires wearable technology and experience to optimize the health benefits,” said Hamilton... here comes the hardware you need to purchase with a subscription in order for you to activate your own muscle correctly!

[@SaffariRose]

Always looking for financial gain. Always something to unlock, as if our bodies are not naturally fine-tuned for this. Smh

[@TheKetoSurvivor]

Very Interesting! I look forward to hearing more about this.

[@sobored776]

I think I discovered something. After looking around youtube about the soleus I found this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/hovUiJJvf9tkqM0 (and part 2 of it). For some time now I'm doing asian squats (resting in squat position) for my back health. So after discovering what's in the linked video I tried the following. While in the asian squat I was pushing up my heel (and with it my whole body) and releasing. So in short I did a soleus workout while in the asian squat just to look how this feels. I did ~10 reps and that was it. I went up and sat down in my chair to go on for the day. Then I noticed a tingling sensation in my whole lower legs including my feet. Now, after more than 20 minutes this tingling sensation is still present. I never had a 20+ min. tingling sensation after 10 reps of such an easy exercise. I think this is no coincidence but has something to do with the topic described in this video.

[@Johnnymarzo]

I wonder how this movement is similar to the classic "knee bouncing" you sometimes do when you're nervous or just trying to burn off energy through fidgeting. Human body is cool man.

[@Jondice83]

I'm wondering the same, looks fairly similar

[@Poetry4Peace]

simple calf raise as much as we can sitting and stuff is awesome hopefully prevents the WORST BACK pain aha, good ol huberman i heard from first!

[@Poetry4Peace]

@Beatnik ahhaah you're mentally insane (: