This steady approach, he adds, is 'essential to prevent tendon overload and irritation.' With a gradual training plan in place, it's time to build up your calf muscles. ‘Generally speaking ...
Objective: To investigate the acute effects of isolated eccentric and concentric calf muscle exercise on Achilles tendon sagittal thickness. Design: Within-subject, counterbalanced, mixed design.
This gives the tendons time to adapt to the load ... along with loading exercises like calf raises.” Sprains, strains and breaks do need to be rested, but as always you should follow the ...