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| For some people, slender calves are considered sexier than sturdy and muscular. It depends on taste indeed. But for those who do not want to grow in the calf, there are some movements to streamline it.
Harley Pasternak, author of The Body Reset Diet recommends 5 movements to streamline the calves. The principle is to incorporate various types of cardio and stretching exercises that are performed routinely at least 2 times each week for 30 minutes each.
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The movements in question are as follows as quoted from Health.com, Thursday
Skater lunge
Begin by opening the feet as wide as the shoulders and arms on the side. Take the wide step back with your left foot, crossing diagonally behind your right foot. The position of the right hand is thrown to the side, the left hand follows up through the waist. Repeat 2 times, then replace with the other foot.
This movement trains muscles Quads, hamstrings, glutes.
Stiff-Legged Dead Lift
Stand with your legs shoulder-width apart, hold the dumbbell with weight according to ability in both hands. With head and shoulders in an upright position. Inhale and push the waist to the back. The weight is on the heel. At the same time, the body descends with the legs fixed in a straight position. Slowly, return to the starting position. Perform 3 sets of 20 repetitions each.
This movement trains Hamstrings muscles.
Two-Thirds Jump Squat
Stand with your legs shoulder-width apart, arms on either side. Do squats or lower body until legs bend, but only up to 2 thirds. Bring the body up again to its original position, raising the hand straight up. Perform 3 sets of 20 repetitions each.
This movement trains muscle quads and hamstring.
Singe-Leg Prone Curl
Take a prone position, hold the upper body with elbows. Cross your left leg up to rest on the right leg, then bend both knees. Use your feet to lift your left leg. To keep your back steady, tighten your abdominal muscles as well. Do as many as 3 sets, 20 repetitions each.
This movement trains muscle hamstrings.
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