You NEED To Do This Calf Workout | Avoid Running Injuries

[@runningchannel]

Do you regularly do strength and conditioning? Let us know what you think of the routine. What area would you like to see Manni work on next?

[@hairyairey]

Not as much as I should! Groin strains perhaps? Thanks.

[@Tonyr2]

Can you do one on quads next please? Thanks.

[@daniellong8665]

I dont, but I should! This helped a lot!

[@RussiasSufferingInUkraine]

Really helpful. Thanks Manni. What about hamstring exercises please?

[@fatrunner]

Any exercises for ankles? My right one can get a big sore after a long run.

[@_cineris]

Can confirm, weak calves lead to injury! My right calf was always weaker, didn't think much of it, but as soon as I started getting on toward 30 mile weeks, with a good bit of speed work... BAM achilles tendinopathy. 9 months and a LOT of strengthening later, better than ever.

[@EMLRecordings]

perfect timing, ...thank you. I have just started doing calf raises, the variation on here is a huge help at the exact right time.

[@runningchannel]

Great to hear!

[@santokasan6586]

This and the core stuff you did last time is great. As a new running with calf problem i am always looking for a good work out. These will be starting next week. Thanks

[@runningchannel]

Great to hear Santoka! Let us know how you get on 😊

[@rogerrichards8048]

Really liked your relaxed style and using only simple household equipment. Achilles & calf muscle issues are my most common running areas of concern so will definitely give those exercises a go. Thanks Manni.

[@runningchannel]

Great to hear Roger! We hope they help you 😊

[@mitchellatkins9701]

Will have to start doing these as I am getting archilles and lower calf pain in my long runs around the 14km mark

[@runningchannel]

Thanks for watching Mitchell and hope these exercises help you 😊

[@tomb2289]

I had just that, shut me down around that distance. Had a good crack at calf lifts and stretches and the problem cleared within a week or two, good luck with it! I also find the neoprene ankle warming sock things are really good for increasing blood flow and speeding recovery for Achilles etc

[@karensau8154]

Thanks for these videos Manni & team, it's great to have these exercises presented in an accessible way from a running specialist PT. Please can we have a video about glutes and pelvic stability for runners? You are doing a brilliant job! 👍😊

[@runningchannel]

Thank you Karen! Yes, we will add that to our list 😊

[@codeking5201]

Much needed will help me prevent ankle pain and just give more calf stubility thanks

[@scottthomson4019]

Awesome exercises Manni so good to have you on board. Best wishes Scott 😀

[@runningchannel]

Thanks Scott!

[@Kelly_Ben]

Great clear instructions, I'll be adding this to my schedule. I'm constantly fighting calf/achilles issues due to abnormally short achilles. I know I need to strengthen my calves too, but always seem to focus on stretching alone.

[@runningchannel]

Glad this is helpful for you Kelly :-)

[@geoffrygertz7996]

Awesome timing! I've cobbled together playlists but this calf routine puts it all together. Another neglectful area to strengthen may be the peroneal tendon for future vids.

[@runningchannel]

Glad this video was useful Geoffry, and good suggestion!

[@cliveagate]

Thank you Manni just what I've been looking for. I also need to work on my hamstrings so I'll check out your other videos 👍

[@AlohaBuskins]

Very timely, I have been to see a physio about a bad leg who has given me calf strengthening exercises to do, including some of these - nice to try a few others as well. Thanks Manni! Your videos are always super clear and helpful 👍

[@runningchannel]

Glad to hear you've found this video useful!

[@nuna1627]

This is great.. thanks Manni👍

[@jasonree]

Awesome. I think there was a follow along on the best strength exercises to do weekly, around your runs. A refresher would be good.

[@runningchannel]

Thanks Jason and thanks for the suggestion :-)

[@sun.2801]

Love the wide variety of exercises! 👍

[@runningchannel]

Great to hear!

[@kateroy6890]

Oh I've been hoping for this video! Thanks so much for doing this!

[@runningchannel]

Glad it's helpful for you, Kate! Thanks for watching 😊

[@RohanYesudian]

can you do a video on shin splints please?

[@MtbStoat]

Thank-you mate! Older runner with multiple calf strains...

[@usmaanalibahadur1146]

Thank you so much. You are just on the right time 😀😀😀 I was looking for this 😃

[@runningchannel]

So glad to hear this Usmaan! Thanks for watching :-)

[@usmaanalibahadur1146]

@@runningchannel You're always Welcome 🤗🤗🤗

[@antoinewesterman4172]

Thanks for this video. Very helpful especially for mountain races. Would be interested in some exercises to strengthen the hamstrings.

[@runningchannel]

Great suggestion Antoine, thank you!

[@keyowilson5695]

I never took strength and conditioning seriously until I felt that familiar pain in my heel/foot region. I've felt this pain for literally months, since last year, and I thought the reason was that I trained too hard (which I've done better with). When I saw that taking off from running wasn't helping to ease the pain, and ice wasn't do much either, I kept looking up how to deal with plantar fasciitis, because the symptoms were exactly what I had. The only thing I used from this video was I practiced the first exercise. I started running again, even though I still felt the pain, because I realized I had to be more flexible to strengthen my muscles. When I first stood on the platform of my feet, I could really feel the stretching in my calves and the muscles felt fatigued within seconds. So I had to lower them back down. Today, I can raise up and hold for almost a minute, plus the pain in my heel area has nearly vanished. I need new running shoes, but other than that, I feel so much better. Thank you for the video!

[@runningchannel]

Thanks for sharing this Keyo and we hope this video helps you 😊

[@liamroche1473]

Not for the first time on this channel, I am impressed by the design of this convenient workout!

[@runningchannel]

Thanks so much Liam

[@gabriellebullinga5377]

Love this Manni!!

[@louisawestmorland1223]

Ooh gonna try these. Got calf problems at the moment. I’m not tired but my legs won’t let me run as far as I was doing 🤞🏼

[@runningchannel]

Hope it helps Louise 😊

[@gwilymeades]

Very useful, targeting exactly the area where I've been needing some work after my shin splints.

[@runningchannel]

Glad it was helpful Gwilym!

[@boneythelynx8884]

Thanks for this I'm going to add this to my weekly training 🙂

[@runningchannel]

Wonderful!

[@selinaryan6938]

Thank you love that workout

[@_cineris]

One concern I have is that these exercises don't really target the soleus, which (for me at least) always seems to be the one that gets hit the hardest, and the one I really had to focus on strengthening to get myself healed up.

[@pellepersson7175]

Fantastic exercises, easy to perform 🙏🏻🤗

[@TheBlackberry36]

Just recovered from an Achilles niggle so will definitely be doing these from now on! 👍

[@runningchannel]

Ah great timing then! Hope you find them helpful 😊

[@andriratnasari2648]

Looove follow along🥰

[@gary6514]

Excellent advice. Thank you.

[@runningchannel]

Glad it was helpful!

[@tduckett2624]

Really good routine! Any guidance for use of Kettlebells?

[@karlbristow1223]

Manni doing his best Shakin Stevens impression at 7:20 😂

[@mariefrench916]

Brilliant thank you. 👍

[@runningchannel]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@TheOilBurner]

Good exercises, my physio has been showing me exactly these and they do pay off!

[@runningchannel]

Great to hear Pete! We hope they're helping you 😊

[@johnh7970]

Great exercises, thank you. Could you do some for hamstrings and quads please?

[@runningchannel]

Glad you found it helpful, John! And thanks for the suggestion - we'll add this to the list 😊

[@petergibbs6993]

Excellent thanks, any hip and or glute workouts?

[@runningchannel]

Thanks Peter for the suggestions 😊

[@JackTheGroenendael]

Very interesting. I like these exercises that help runners. Can we have exercises for other muscle areas too?

[@runningchannel]

Thanks so much Jeff and yes! We've got two other videos so far in this series - one for the knee: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hJy8Zp6EptFmi9U and a core strengthening workout too: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qmHKXqOkgaqho6M and stay tuned because we've got more coming your way too!

[@miguelsoto7246]

This is exactly what I need.

[@runningchannel]

Good to know Miguel! Thanks for watching!

[@kingsley6236]

Pppppeeeeerrrrrffffffeeeeeecccccctttttt video chaps! I have needed something like this for ages!!!

[@runningchannel]

So glad it's helpful Kingsley 😊

[@nicholasthomas1987]

Really enjoyed that

[@runningchannel]

Awesome, thank you!

[@GyulaJentetics]

Brilliant 👏 👏 👏

[@runningchannel]

Thank you!

[@grb2487]

Hi! Thank you for the video. Would you be able to tell me how many times per week these exercises should be done? Im run more than 5 years but never did calve strengthening exercises. I am trying to push myself to run fast and long distances but my calves always gives up 😢 Thank you!

[@WatcherofVideosSometimes]

Strength and conditioning not only reduces injury risk but also massively boosts performance if done regularly enough. Since I started including S&C the improvement I've seen has been pretty ridiculous. Probably a minute+ off my estimated 10K time.

[@runningchannel]

Oh wow Dan, that's fantastic! Thanks for watching :-)

[@RNN_]

Manni 😍 Thank you

[@runningchannel]

Thanks for watching!

[@christopherbrand5360]

Have seen the seated calf raises with added weight for the soleus. Anything from a barbell or kettlebell on the knee to a cooperative friend. Is that something you recommend?

[@georgidalton4315]

Good vid

[@jasoncooper1898]

Hi guys do you recommend this if my calfs are sore.?. when i run they feel like a brusie feeling every time i land

[@Ani-mal-worldZ]

How many time we can do strength training and conditioning in week 👍👍 Plz reply

[@runningchannel]

Thanks for watching Sam! Try this video once per week to start and then you can add it 2 or 3 times per week. Hope this helps

[@gianniskagelaris6744]

Can I do every day after a run?

[@runningchannel]

Thanks for watching! Try to give yourself a rest day or two during the week. With strength training it's a good idea to trt 3 days per week for progression, 2 days per week for maintenance. Hope this helps and good luck 😊

[@augustusgreen7881]

Can you do the leapfrog challenge

[@runningchannel]

Who would you team up from The Running Channel, Augustus?

[@augustusgreen7881]

Boys vs girls

[@augustusgreen7881]

Can you do the cooperation dots race challenge

[@runningchannel]

That sounds interesting! How does it work?

[@augustusgreen7881]

IDK

[@martywanless1765]

You wonder why you did not know this before you started running. New - " Read My Hips " by Dr. Wolf Schamberger. Best book you will ever read. This will answer most of your injury questions.

[@farhansubhan200200]

What do you think about calf raises on a step?

[@sanguinemcorda4310]

I went up and down the stairs and my calves are feeling it real bad 😭😭😭

[@augustusgreen7881]

Hi

[@runningchannel]

Hi Augustus!

[@augustusgreen7881]

Can you running while balancing an egg on a spoon at the same time?

[@filosvyz]

Lmao

[@ifonly4486]

I've got an easier solution. Find a mountain. Run up and down said mountain many times. Bob's your coach

[@runningchannel]

Hill reps are great for calf strength - but sadly not everyone is lucky to live near a big hill or mountain 😊

[@joespencer5557]

Adverts in the middle of a follow along workout! Come on guys🤦‍♂️

[@augustusgreen7881]

Can you walk while balancing an egg on a spoon

[@BecomeIndiancentury]

Speak in Hindi

[@augustusgreen7881]

Can you run while tying your partner's feet together

[@GalaxyAeterna]

10/10 you have like 10 comments

[@runningchannel]

That sounds tricky!

[@augustusgreen7881]

Like a three-legged race