Lifting Better: The BOB: The Incredible Calf Master

Описание: Tune in to learn more about a simple device that can help strengthen the calf (gastrocnemius and soleus for the anatomy nerds) muscles called the Toe Bob: Incredible Calf Master. Great toe stress and pain can definitely throw a wrench in your machine when doing calf training, as the calves have a lot of leverage and can generally handle a significant amount of weight during training, placing much of that stress at the great toe joint or MTP joints.

Many muscles in the ankle and foot engage in what is known as co-contraction, meaning muscles on both sides work in unison to produce the desired movement. Weakness in many of these muscles can contribute to excessive movement/instability and increased stress and strain on the joints as well as balance difficulties

This is where the The Bob can come in to uniquely help target and emphasize some of the calves without stressing the great toe/MTP joints in a way that is difficult to simulate with traditional gym equipment. In the video, I also discuss how you can perform the exercises with some different loading options to get the most bang for your buck.

Lastly, I think of The Bob as a great addition for ankle strength and stability training, but when it comes to foot pain like plantar fasciitis, The ToePro is my go to, which I uploaded a separate video on so please check that out if you're more looking for something to help with that.

So try these moves using a nifry tool called The Bob for those looking to develop the calves, which aesthetically speaking, can be a more stubborn muscle group.

**Disclaimer: Many serious conditions can sometimes present similarly to a simple case of toe, foot, or ankle pain so don't hesitate to talk to your doctor and get medical treatment if symptoms do not improve or worsen.

Suggested Equipment:
The Bob:
The ToePro:
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