Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
This horizontal band technique is one I've been working with recently and find VERY effective for targeting the calves in a unique (and actually very functional) way.
To do these, you'll loop a band around a post or solid object and put your feet though the end loops so the bands are sitting low on your ankles.
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When you do a calf raise, your ankles project forward as you come up. This adds resistance to that forward projection by stretching the bands from behind you.
This forward-projection calf raise is more in line with how the calves actually work during walking or running. You don't move straight up and down when walking or running...you move FORWARD.
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This horizontal band technique is one I've been working with recently and find VERY effective for targeting the calves in a unique (and actually very functional) way.
To do these, you'll loop a band around a post or solid object and put your feet though the end loops so the bands are sitting low on your ankles.
----------------
Get my FREE Mass Targeting Specialization guide:
fitstep.com/goto/mass/youtube.htm
----------------
When you do a calf raise, your ankles project forward as you come up. This adds resistance to that forward projection by stretching the bands from behind you.
This forward-projection calf raise is more in line with how the calves actually work during walking or running. You don't move straight up and down when walking or running...you move FORWARD.
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YouTube ► youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=nilssonnick
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Facebook ► facebook.com/nicknilssonmadscientist
Nick Nilsson – Mad Scientist of Muscle
Topics covered on this channel include unconventional exercises, muscle specialization training, hypertrophy methods, gym equipment reviews and advanced strength training techniques.
