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Advice welcomed

paint_it_black
paint_it_black Posts: 208 Member
edited December 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
Hello lovelies

I have recently started lifting but i'm unable to do a full squat. The problem isn't the weight, its the fact i've spent most of my life in very high heels and as a result my leg muscles are all screwed up. I need tips on how to loosen my calves and shins so that i can do a full squat without feeling like my lower legs are about to implode.

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  • WickedGarden
    WickedGarden Posts: 944 Member
    i like to do calf stretches. Stand on the edge of a stair (on the balls of your feet) and then lift yourself up onto your toes, hold for a count of 5, then lower yourself down so your heels go past the edge of the step, hold for a count of 5. Do several reps.

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    i also like downward dog and alternating bending my right knee and left knee (while keeping my toes on the floor)

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    it will take some time since wearing high heels regularly will shorten the achilles tendon (it is best to alternate wearing heels with flats, I knew a lady who had to have surgery on her achillies tendon because she constantly wore heels)

    Hope these help you out!
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