Thoughts on Finger Tip Push-Ups, Seated Calf Raise, and Shin Exercises

Taking a look at unique calisthenics exercises for the forearms, shins, and calves.
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[@VirideSoryuLangley]

I think the reason you're getting questions about the seated calf raise, is that there was a study that showed this exercise can significantly reduce blood glucose if done for an extended period of time. The idea is that the soleus burns glucose easier than other muscles, and you can do calf raises for hours a day, while sitting at your desk; so I guess that's why some people would prefer the seated version to the regular calf raise. There's a video explaining this in more detail, "Reduce blood glucose up to 52% with soleus push-up".

[@RedDeltaProject]

That's curious, I mean, all strength exercise burns a good deal of glucose, and the more muscle you use the more you burn.

[@asprinklingofclouds]

@@RedDeltaProject That’s true but the distinction of the latest research is that the soleus muscle is unique in that it preferentially uses blood glucose, not stored glucose in the muscle (glycogen) as an energy source. Lower blood glucose is linked to many health benefits.

[@joedasilva3866]

Awesome :) I totally love your approach of showing where to apply laser focus to really reap the most of the training, while still further clarifying some acessory moves to "spice" things up.

[@Against_Gravity]

I had the same problem with fingertip push-ups. What I've found effective to make it more of a finger extension exercise is to hold isometrically the claw (open hand) position as hard as possible for 10-30 s, in order to pre-exhaust and pre-activate those muscles, and then immediately (without any rest) perform the fingertip push-ups. It really makes a difference.

[@papasitoman]

Great video. I prefer to try to include the muscles in the regular exercises. Happy New Year, btw!

[@charliewolfe1455]

Trying to get out of knee pain I want to focus on the tib raise. Calf raises really focusing on strengthening my feet arches have been amazing for my foot pain by the way! I could not stand without thick shoes and orthotics and now I can stand barefoot pretty well! These out of the way muscles are the key to fixing pain it seems like. I'm still trying to figure out the best overcoming isometrics for the tibs and a few other exercises that Ben Patrick prescribes for pain. Once we combine these two paths perfectly there's going to be some incredible results for athletes and people in pain.

[@whitewh1]

Fingertip pushups definitely work gripping muscles. A standard exercise in chin na, the part of kung fu that deals with joint locks, grabbing tendons, etc.

[@DBASSDAN]

Squated calf raises are great, then progressing to walking.

[@jayjalloh3631]

During seated raises, I just keep my calve ups long as I can to maximize the resistance for muscle growth.

[@deal.5252]

How do you progress to deep squat?

[@me3899]

Matt, how about bar hangs in convict conditioning for forearm hypertrophy?

[@RedDeltaProject]

For sure, when in doubt hang! And wrap a towel around the bar for some extra challenge too!

[@abulbsl4835]

Nice, does that mean we can get good results in the calves and shins through practicing only compound movements?

[@RedDeltaProject]

for sure, those muscles are certainly working in compound techniques.

[@asprinklingofclouds]

I think you are short changing the seated calf raise here. The soleus is the most important muscle in the body after the heart. It makes a major contribution in walking and running and is essential in standing and for good posture. It also acts as a 'second heart' in pumping deoxegenated blood back to the heart. When exercised, the soleus muscles also use blood glucose rather than muscle glycogen, which helps explain some of the health benefits of walking. Sure the standing calf raise will develop the soleus to some extent, but the soleus is made up of predominantely slow twitch muscle fibres compared to mainly fast twitch in the gastrocnemius. Therefore training the soleus in the seated position is more effective, it does away with the weak link the gastrocnemius would be when using the higher rep range.

[@henrytwin5999]

Have you ever tried diamond push-ups on your fingertips? I did it for years and it really works much more than for regular pushups.

[@RedDeltaProject]

Good idea, thanks for the tip

[@iamtheonewhoknocks4288]

Going against Paul coach Wade. How dare ye!

[@RedDeltaProject]

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